For the 2025 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 66% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39042, MS have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
125 Overby Street
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-4706
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-4706
Grades: 4-5
| 725 students
Rank: #22.
Brandon High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3090 Highway 18
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-2261
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-2261
Grades: 9-12
| 1,645 students
Rank: #33.
Brandon Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
408 South College St.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5998
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5998
Grades: 6-8
| 1,153 students
Rank: #44.
Stonebridge Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Stonebridge Blvd.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-3287
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-3287
Grades: 2-3
| 745 students
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
151 Boyce-thompson Drive
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5437
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5437
Grades: PK-1
| 819 students
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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