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ZIP 39179 — 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 39179

K-12 nearby
2
Public
1
Private
1
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 39179 (MS) is associated with Yazoo County School District (LEA 2804800) 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 2 K-12 schools (1 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 9.3 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 Holmes Community College about 15.6 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Yazoo County School District
LEA ID
2804800
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (22)

  • Holmes Community College15.6 miles (25.2 km)2yr-public
  • Wesley Biblical Seminary27.8 miles (44.8 km)4yr-private
  • Tougaloo College27.9 miles (44.8 km)4yr-private
  • Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning32.1 miles (51.7 km)4yr-public
  • Mississippi Community College Board32.1 miles (51.7 km)2yr-public
  • Millsaps College33.5 miles (53.9 km)4yr-private
  • Belhaven University33.7 miles (54.3 km)4yr-private
  • Mississippi College35.0 miles (56.3 km)4yr-private
  • Strayer University-Mississippi35.1 miles (56.5 km)4yr-private
  • Jackson State University35.6 miles (57.2 km)4yr-public
  • Hinds Community College42.1 miles (67.7 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi Delta Community College50.2 miles (80.8 km)2yr-public
Show all 22 colleges & universities
  • Mississippi Valley State University51.2 miles (82.4 km)4yr-public
  • East Central Community College62.4 miles (100.5 km)2yr-public
  • Delta State University74.8 miles (120.4 km)4yr-public
  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College78.7 miles (126.7 km)2yr-public
  • Meridian Community College84.9 miles (136.6 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi State University88.0 miles (141.7 km)4yr-public
  • Alcorn State University88.4 miles (142.3 km)4yr-public
  • Southeastern Baptist College91.5 miles (147.2 km)4yr-private
  • East Mississippi Community College93.7 miles (150.8 km)2yr-public
  • Jones County Junior College98.4 miles (158.4 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Linwood Schoolpublic——3.3 miles (5.3 km)
BENTON ACADEMYprivate——9.3 miles (14.9 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 39179

What school district is ZIP code 39179 in?
ZIP 39179 (MS) maps to Yazoo County School District (LEA ID 2804800) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 39179?
US5 lists 2 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 1 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 39179 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 39179 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher23.3%
High school28.1%
Less than HS16.3%
School districtYazoo County School District