Best Public Schools in Zip Code 39423

Summary:

The 39423 zip code area has only one school, South Perry Elementary School, which serves grades K-5 and is part of the Perry County School District. With a total enrollment of 222 students, the school has a predominantly White (55.41%) and African American (38.29%) student population, and a high percentage (98.65%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a low-income community.

Academically, South Perry Elementary School's performance is mixed compared to district and state averages. While the school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate (88.5%) is significantly higher than the district (73.8%) and state (71.2%) averages, its ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates are generally lower, with some exceptions. For instance, the school's 5th-grade Mathematics proficiency (57.7%) exceeds the district (49.3%) and state (53.7%) averages. The school's student-teacher ratio of 10.5 to 1 is relatively low, which may provide more individualized attention and support for students.

The data suggests that South Perry Elementary School faces challenges in academic performance, particularly in ELA and Mathematics, compared to district and state averages. However, the school's strong 5th-grade Science proficiency and low student-teacher ratio may be areas of strength. Further investigation into the school's specific strategies, resources, and support systems could provide more insights into how to address the performance gaps and improve outcomes for the students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (2024)			MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Perry Elementary School	Public	K-5	1300 Beaumont	Beaumont	39423	Perry County	Perry County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 784-3393	222	21	10.5	98.6%	123 (55.4%)	85 (38.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.3%)	45.4	218^th of 390 public elementary schools	44.1%		36.9	252^nd of 377 public elementary schools	33.2%	34	43.8	39.5	46.2	46.9	44.7	57.7	88.5	$8,880	$1,048	$7,832

Cities Near Zip Code 39423

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Beaumont	2.46 mi	1	137^th
Mc Lain	4.67 mi	1
New Augusta	7.09 mi	4	135^th
Richton	15.46 mi	3	87^th
Brooklyn	17.23 mi	2	58^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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