For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 427 students in 39653, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in 39653, MS is Franklin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 39653 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39653, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39653 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39653, MS Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Edison Street S
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2965
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2965
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
129 Vo-tech Lane
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-5889
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-5889
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 39653, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in 39653, MS include Franklin High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39653?
2 public high schools are located in 39653.
What is the racial composition of students in 39653?
39653 public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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