For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,650 students in 39702, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in 39702, MS are New Hope High School and Columbus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 39702 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39702, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39702 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Hope High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39702, MS Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Hope High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2920 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4701
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4701
Gr: 9-12 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Columbus High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 Hemlock St
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7200
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7200
Gr: 9-13 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
1085 Lehmberg Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5038
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5038
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes County Alternative School
Alternative School
3419 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mckellar Vocational Center
Vocational School
810 N Browder Street
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7290
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7290
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 39702, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in 39702, MS include New Hope High School and Columbus High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39702?
5 public high schools are located in 39702.
What is the racial composition of students in 39702?
39702 public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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