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Braxton village, MS

ZIP 39044 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 39044

K-12 nearby
9
Public
6
Private
3
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 39044 (Braxton, MS) is associated with Rankin County School District (LEA 2803830) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 9 K-12 schools (6 public, 3 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.5 miles.

ACS estimates show about 1.1% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Strayer University-Mississippi about 22.5 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Rankin County School District
LEA ID
2803830
Private school share (ACS)
1.1%

Colleges & universities (22)

  • Strayer University-Mississippi22.5 miles (36.2 km)4yr-private
  • Jackson State University22.9 miles (36.9 km)4yr-public
  • Belhaven University23.0 miles (37.0 km)4yr-private
  • Millsaps College23.6 miles (37.9 km)4yr-private
  • Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning23.6 miles (38.0 km)4yr-public
  • Mississippi Community College Board23.6 miles (38.0 km)2yr-public
  • Wesley Biblical Seminary26.8 miles (43.2 km)4yr-private
  • Tougaloo College28.0 miles (45.1 km)4yr-private
  • Mississippi College29.6 miles (47.7 km)4yr-private
  • Hinds Community College30.2 miles (48.6 km)2yr-public
  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College34.1 miles (54.9 km)2yr-public
  • Southeastern Baptist College52.2 miles (83.9 km)4yr-private
Show all 22 colleges & universities
  • Jones County Junior College54.4 miles (87.5 km)2yr-public
  • Southwest Mississippi Community College57.7 miles (92.9 km)2yr-public
  • East Central Community College57.8 miles (93.0 km)2yr-public
  • University of Southern Mississippi61.5 miles (99.1 km)4yr-public
  • William Carey University64.2 miles (103.2 km)4yr-private
  • Holmes Community College65.1 miles (104.8 km)2yr-public
  • Alcorn State University69.3 miles (111.5 km)4yr-public
  • Meridian Community College76.3 miles (122.7 km)2yr-public
  • Pearl River Community College85.7 miles (138.0 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College99.2 miles (159.7 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
THE PINEY WOODS SCHOOLprivate——2.6 miles (4.1 km)
THE PINEY WOODS SCHOOLprivate——2.6 miles (4.1 km)
MENDENHALL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLpublic——7.3 miles (11.7 km)
Mendenhall High Schoolpublic——7.4 miles (11.9 km)
Mendenhall Elementary Schoolpublic——7.5 miles (12.0 km)
GENESIS ONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLprivate——7.5 miles (12.0 km)
McLaurin Elementarypublic——8.3 miles (13.4 km)
McLaurin High Schoolpublic——8.4 miles (13.5 km)
Simpson County Career and Technical Centerpublic——9.1 miles (14.6 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 39044

What school district is ZIP code 39044 in?
ZIP 39044 (Braxton, MS) maps to Rankin County School District (LEA ID 2803830) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 39044?
US5 lists 9 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 6 public and 3 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 39044 attend private school?
About 1.1% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 39044 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher15.3%
High school31.6%
Less than HS9.5%
School districtRankin County School District