For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,029 students in 39577, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 99 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 39577, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 39577, MS are Stone Elementary School, Stone Middle School and Stone High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39577 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39577, MS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 39577, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stone Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1652 East Central Ave
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5473
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5473
Gr: K-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Stone Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
532 E Central Ave.
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-4876
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-4876
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Stone High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 East Border Ave.
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5492
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5492
Gr: 9-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Technical Education-shs
Vocational School
1376 Tomcat Trail
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5492
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5492
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39577, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39577, MS include Stone Elementary School, Stone Middle School and Stone High School.
How many public schools are located in 39577?
4 public schools are located in 39577.
What percentage of students in 39577 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 39577 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39577?
39577 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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