ZIP 39047 — Schools & Education

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

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 39047

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 39047 (Flowood, 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 17 K-12 schools (12 public, 5 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 6.3 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.5% 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 Wesley Biblical Seminary about 9.8 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education

School district

Rankin County School District

LEA ID

2803830

Private school share (ACS)

0.5%

Colleges & universities (24)

Wesley Biblical Seminary9.8 miles (15.7 km)4yr-private
Tougaloo College12.6 miles (20.3 km)4yr-private
Mississippi Community College Board12.9 miles (20.8 km)2yr-public
Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning12.9 miles (20.8 km)4yr-public
Belhaven University14.8 miles (23.9 km)4yr-private
Millsaps College15.3 miles (24.6 km)4yr-private
Strayer University-Mississippi16.4 miles (26.4 km)4yr-private
Jackson State University17.5 miles (28.2 km)4yr-public
Mississippi College23.2 miles (37.3 km)4yr-private
Hinds Community College29.7 miles (47.8 km)2yr-public
Holmes Community College38.0 miles (61.1 km)2yr-public
East Central Community College48.5 miles (78.1 km)2yr-public

Show all 24 colleges & universities

Copiah-Lincoln Community College56.9 miles (91.6 km)2yr-public
Southeastern Baptist College65.8 miles (105.9 km)4yr-private
Meridian Community College70.9 miles (114.0 km)2yr-public
Jones County Junior College71.7 miles (115.5 km)2yr-public
Mississippi Delta Community College77.8 miles (125.1 km)2yr-public
Mississippi Valley State University78.9 miles (127.0 km)4yr-public
Alcorn State University79.5 miles (127.9 km)4yr-public
Southwest Mississippi Community College83.1 miles (133.7 km)2yr-public
University of Southern Mississippi83.8 miles (134.8 km)4yr-public
William Carey University86.1 miles (138.6 km)4yr-private
East Mississippi Community College89.7 miles (144.3 km)2yr-public
Mississippi State University97.9 miles (157.6 km)4yr-public

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
Northshore Elementary	public	—	—	2.3 miles (3.7 km)
Oakdale Elementary	public	—	—	3.9 miles (6.2 km)
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	4.2 miles (6.8 km)
Highland Bluff Elementary	public	—	—	4.4 miles (7.0 km)
Northwest High School	public	—	—	5.0 miles (8.1 km)
Northwest Middle School	public	—	—	5.3 miles (8.6 km)
Northwest Elementary	public	—	—	5.5 miles (8.9 km)
Pisgah Elementary	public	—	—	6.3 miles (10.1 km)
Pisgah High School	public	—	—	6.3 miles (10.1 km)
HARTFIELD ACADEMY	private	—	—	7.8 miles (12.6 km)
Flowood Elementary	public	—	—	8.4 miles (13.6 km)
Madison Avenue Upper	public	—	—	8.8 miles (14.2 km)
STUDY SPOT ACADEMY	private	—	—	9.0 miles (14.4 km)
Madison Avenue Elementary K2	public	—	—	9.0 miles (14.5 km)
MADISON RIDGELAND ACADEMY	private	—	—	9.6 miles (15.5 km)
Madison Crossing Elementary	public	—	—	9.9 miles (15.9 km)
THE CANOPY SCHOOL	private	—	—	9.9 miles (16.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 39047

What school district is ZIP code 39047 in?

ZIP 39047 (Flowood, 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 39047?

US5 lists 17 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 12 public and 5 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 39047 attend private school?

About 0.5% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 39047 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	45.4%
High school	14.8%
Less than HS	7.2%
School district	Rankin County School District

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