For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,087 students in 39042, MS (there are , serving 144 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 39042, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 39042, MS are Brandon Elementary School, Brandon High School and Brandon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39042 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39042, MS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39042, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
125 Overby Street
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-4706
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-4706
Gr: 4-5 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Brandon High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3090 Highway 18
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-2261
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 1,645 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Brandon Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 South College St.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5998
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5998
Gr: 6-8 | 1,153 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Stonebridge Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Stonebridge Blvd.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-3287
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-3287
Gr: 2-3 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Rankin County Learning Center
Alternative School
200 School Rd.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-0334
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-0334
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
151 Boyce-thompson Drive
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5437
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5437
Gr: PK-1 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39042, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39042, MS include Brandon Elementary School, Brandon High School and Brandon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 39042?
6 public schools are located in 39042.
What percentage of students in 39042 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 39042 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39042?
39042 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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