For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 220 students in 38603, MS.
The top ranked public high school in 38603, MS is Ashland Middle-high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 38603 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 38603, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38603 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ashland Middle-high School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 38603, MS Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ashland Middle-high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17 School Street
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6247
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6247
Grades: 7-12
| 220 students
Rank: n/an/a
Benton Co Regional Vocational Cen
Vocational School
25 Industrial Drive
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-3108
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-3108
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
38603, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
123 School Street
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6485
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6485
Grades: 6-8
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 38603, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in 38603, MS include Ashland Middle-high School.
How many public high schools are located in 38603?
2 public high schools are located in 38603.
What is the racial composition of students in 38603?
38603 public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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