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Alcorn State University CDP, MS

ZIP 39096 — Schools & Education

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 39096

K-12 nearby
6
Public
6
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 39096 (Alcorn State University, MS) is associated with Claiborne County School District (LEA 2801020) 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 6 K-12 schools (6 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.7 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% 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 Alcorn State University about 4.3 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Claiborne County School District
LEA ID
2801020
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (32)

  • Alcorn State University4.3 miles (7.0 km)4yr-public
  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College43.2 miles (69.5 km)2yr-public
  • Hinds Community College51.2 miles (82.4 km)2yr-public
  • Southwest Mississippi Community College53.8 miles (86.6 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi College58.5 miles (94.2 km)4yr-private
  • Jackson State University62.9 miles (101.2 km)4yr-public
  • Strayer University-Mississippi64.0 miles (103.0 km)4yr-private
  • Millsaps College65.2 miles (104.9 km)4yr-private
  • Belhaven University65.6 miles (105.5 km)4yr-private
  • Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning67.5 miles (108.7 km)4yr-public
  • Mississippi Community College Board67.5 miles (108.7 km)2yr-public
  • Tougaloo College69.2 miles (111.4 km)4yr-private
Show all 32 colleges & universities
  • Louisiana Delta Community College71.0 miles (114.3 km)2yr-public
  • Wesley Biblical Seminary71.5 miles (115.0 km)4yr-private
  • University of Louisiana at Monroe74.3 miles (119.5 km)4yr-public
  • Miller-Motte College-McCann-Monroe75.3 miles (121.2 km)2yr-private
  • Louisiana Christian University84.0 miles (135.3 km)4yr-private
  • Central Louisiana Technical Community College85.6 miles (137.7 km)2yr-public
  • Louisiana State University-Alexandria88.1 miles (141.8 km)4yr-public
  • Blue Cliff College-Alexandria88.1 miles (141.8 km)2yr-private
  • Southern University and A & M College89.4 miles (143.9 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University Law Center89.5 miles (144.0 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University-Board and System89.7 miles (144.3 km)4yr-public
  • Delta College of Arts & Technology93.5 miles (150.6 km)2yr-private
  • University of Louisiana-System Administration93.9 miles (151.1 km)4yr-public
  • Baton Rouge Community College94.6 miles (152.3 km)2yr-public
  • Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology94.7 miles (152.3 km)2yr-private
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College97.0 miles (156.1 km)4yr-public
  • Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus97.2 miles (156.4 km)2yr-private
  • Louisiana Culinary Institute97.3 miles (156.6 km)2yr-private
  • Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University97.9 miles (157.5 km)4yr-private
  • Southeastern Louisiana 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
Jefferson County Highpublic——7.5 miles (12.1 km)
FAYETTE VOC CENTERpublic——8.5 miles (13.7 km)
JEFFERSON COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLpublic——8.6 miles (13.9 km)
Jefferson County Elementarypublic——8.7 miles (14.0 km)
Jefferson County Middle Schoolpublic——8.7 miles (14.0 km)
Tensas High Schoolpublic——10.0 miles (16.1 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 39096

What school district is ZIP code 39096 in?
ZIP 39096 (Alcorn State University, MS) maps to Claiborne County School District (LEA ID 2801020) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 39096?
US5 lists 6 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 6 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 39096 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 39096 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher41.6%
High school18.6%
Less than HS13.3%
School districtClaiborne County School District