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Meridian city, MS

ZIP 39307 — 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 39307

K-12 nearby
18
Public
14
Private
4
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 39307 (Meridian, MS) is associated with Lauderdale County School District (LEA 2802430) 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 18 K-12 schools (14 public, 4 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.0 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 Meridian Community College about 4.4 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Lauderdale County School District
LEA ID
2802430
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (26)

  • Meridian Community College4.4 miles (7.0 km)2yr-public
  • East Central Community College19.9 miles (32.0 km)2yr-public
  • East Mississippi Community College38.8 miles (62.4 km)2yr-public
  • University of West Alabama39.7 miles (63.8 km)4yr-public
  • Southeastern Baptist College45.5 miles (73.2 km)4yr-private
  • Jones County Junior College56.2 miles (90.5 km)2yr-public
  • University of Southern Mississippi76.4 miles (123.0 km)4yr-public
  • Wesley Biblical Seminary76.8 miles (123.7 km)4yr-private
  • William Carey University76.8 miles (123.7 km)4yr-private
  • Mississippi State University77.4 miles (124.5 km)4yr-public
  • Holmes Community College78.5 miles (126.3 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi Community College Board78.7 miles (126.6 km)2yr-public
Show all 26 colleges & universities
  • Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning78.7 miles (126.6 km)4yr-public
  • Tougaloo College79.7 miles (128.3 km)4yr-private
  • Belhaven University80.1 miles (129.0 km)4yr-private
  • Millsaps College80.8 miles (130.0 km)4yr-private
  • Strayer University-Mississippi81.3 miles (130.8 km)4yr-private
  • Jackson State University82.4 miles (132.6 km)4yr-public
  • Mississippi University for Women83.0 miles (133.6 km)4yr-public
  • Marion Military Institute88.3 miles (142.0 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi College89.5 miles (144.0 km)4yr-private
  • Shelton State Community College90.0 miles (144.9 km)2yr-public
  • Stillman College92.3 miles (148.6 km)4yr-private
  • The University of Alabama94.6 miles (152.3 km)4yr-public
  • Hinds Community College94.7 miles (152.5 km)2yr-public
  • University of Alabama System Office95.1 miles (153.1 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Carver Elementary Schoolpublic——4.9 miles (7.9 km)
Meridian PreK Academypublic——5.2 miles (8.4 km)
ST PATRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLprivate——5.7 miles (9.1 km)
Northwest Middle Schoolpublic——5.8 miles (9.4 km)
West Hills Elementarypublic——5.9 miles (9.5 km)
MARION PARK COMPLEXpublic——6.2 miles (10.0 km)
ROSS COLLINS VOC CENTERpublic——6.6 miles (10.6 km)
Crestwood Elementarypublic——6.6 miles (10.6 km)
Meridian High Schoolpublic——6.7 miles (10.8 km)
Poplar Springs Elementarypublic——7.0 miles (11.2 km)
Magnolia Middle Schoolpublic——7.0 miles (11.2 km)
Parkview Elementarypublic——7.0 miles (11.3 km)
THE PENTECOSTAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMYprivate——7.1 miles (11.4 km)
LCSD CTE CENTERpublic——8.5 miles (13.6 km)
Clarkdale High Schoolpublic——9.4 miles (15.1 km)
Clarkdale Elementary Schoolpublic——9.4 miles (15.1 km)
LAMAR SCHOOLprivate——9.4 miles (15.2 km)
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLprivate——9.9 miles (16.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 39307

What school district is ZIP code 39307 in?
ZIP 39307 (Meridian, MS) maps to Lauderdale County School District (LEA ID 2802430) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 39307?
US5 lists 18 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 14 public and 4 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 39307 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 39307 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher10.3%
High school34.3%
Less than HS23.2%
School districtLauderdale County School District