Best Public Schools in Zip Code 39577


Summary:

The 39577 zip code area is home to three schools - Stone High School, Stone Elementary School, and Stone Middle School - all part of the highly-ranked Stone County School District. Stone Elementary School stands out as an exceptional performer, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Mississippi and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate high proficiency rates on MAAP assessments, significantly outpacing the state and district averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas.

While all three schools face socioeconomic challenges, with extremely high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, they are still able to achieve strong academic outcomes. Stone High School is ranked 64th out of 228 Mississippi high schools and has strong performance on End of Course exams, outperforming the state average on most assessments. Stone Middle School and Stone Elementary School also demonstrate consistent high performance, contributing to the Stone County School District's ranking as the 12th best district in Mississippi.

The funding allocation across the three schools varies, with Stone High School receiving the highest spending per student at $10,147, followed by Stone Elementary School at $8,010 and Stone Middle School at $7,734. This suggests a district-wide commitment to academic excellence and effective educational practices, even in the face of significant socioeconomic challenges.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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