For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 886 students in 38659, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38659, MS are Mary Reid School, H. W. Byers Elementary School and Potts Camp High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 38659 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38659, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 38659, MS Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Reid School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
160 Pontotoc Avenue
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-7774
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-7774
Gr: K-4 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
H. W. Byers Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4178 Highway 72 East
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 851-7826
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 851-7826
Gr: K-4 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Potts Camp High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7050 Church Avenue
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-6354
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-6354
Gr: 5-13 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning School
Alternative School
122 S. Spring St.
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 252-4271
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 252-4271
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 38659, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38659, MS include Mary Reid School, H. W. Byers Elementary School and Potts Camp High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38659?
4 public elementary schools are located in 38659.
What is the racial composition of students in 38659?
38659 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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