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ZIP 39478 — 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 39478

K-12 nearby
3
Public
2
Private
1
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 39478 (MS) is associated with Marion County School District (LEA 2802820) 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 3 K-12 schools (2 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.6 miles.

ACS estimates show about 2.2% 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 Pearl River Community College about 23.6 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Marion County School District
LEA ID
2802820
Private school share (ACS)
2.2%

Colleges & universities (54)

  • Pearl River Community College23.6 miles (37.9 km)2yr-public
  • University of Southern Mississippi36.3 miles (58.5 km)4yr-public
  • William Carey University37.6 miles (60.6 km)4yr-private
  • Southwest Mississippi Community College38.5 miles (61.9 km)2yr-public
  • Saint Joseph Seminary College39.5 miles (63.6 km)4yr-private
  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College46.3 miles (74.6 km)2yr-public
  • Northshore Technical Community College46.7 miles (75.2 km)2yr-public
  • Southeastern Louisiana University52.0 miles (83.8 km)4yr-public
  • Jones County Junior College53.9 miles (86.7 km)2yr-public
  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College54.5 miles (87.8 km)2yr-public
  • Southeastern Baptist College63.6 miles (102.3 km)4yr-private
  • Blue Cliff College-Gulfport64.4 miles (103.6 km)2yr-private
Show all 54 colleges & universities
  • Southern University at New Orleans71.9 miles (115.7 km)4yr-public
  • University of New Orleans72.0 miles (115.9 km)4yr-public
  • New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary73.4 miles (118.1 km)4yr-private
  • Herzing University-New Orleans73.7 miles (118.6 km)4yr-private
  • Dillard University74.1 miles (119.3 km)4yr-private
  • Delgado Community College75.3 miles (121.2 km)2yr-public
  • Healthcare Training Institute76.2 miles (122.6 km)2yr-private
  • Nunez Community College76.3 miles (122.7 km)2yr-public
  • Xavier University of Louisiana76.8 miles (123.6 km)4yr-private
  • The Chicago School at Xavier University of Louisiana76.8 miles (123.6 km)4yr-private
  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans77.0 miles (123.9 km)4yr-public
  • NationsUniversity77.4 miles (124.6 km)4yr-private
  • Chamberlain University-Louisiana77.5 miles (124.7 km)4yr-private
  • Tulane University of Louisiana78.6 miles (126.5 km)4yr-private
  • Bridges Christian College78.6 miles (126.6 km)4yr-private
  • Loyola University New Orleans78.8 miles (126.9 km)4yr-private
  • University of Holy Cross79.3 miles (127.7 km)4yr-private
  • Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus83.8 miles (134.8 km)2yr-private
  • Fortis College-Baton Rouge84.1 miles (135.3 km)2yr-private
  • ITI Technical College84.2 miles (135.6 km)2yr-private
  • Louisiana Culinary Institute84.5 miles (136.0 km)2yr-private
  • Delta College of Arts & Technology85.1 miles (136.9 km)2yr-private
  • Baton Rouge Community College86.8 miles (139.7 km)2yr-public
  • Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University87.1 miles (140.1 km)4yr-private
  • Southern University and A & M College87.2 miles (140.3 km)4yr-public
  • River Parishes Community College87.4 miles (140.6 km)2yr-public
  • Southern University Law Center87.4 miles (140.7 km)4yr-public
  • Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology87.6 miles (141.0 km)2yr-private
  • Southern University-Board and System87.6 miles (141.0 km)4yr-public
  • Jackson State University88.3 miles (142.0 km)4yr-public
  • Strayer University-Mississippi88.3 miles (142.1 km)4yr-private
  • University of Louisiana-System Administration89.1 miles (143.4 km)4yr-public
  • Belhaven University89.3 miles (143.7 km)4yr-private
  • Hinds Community College89.3 miles (143.7 km)2yr-public
  • Millsaps College89.7 miles (144.3 km)4yr-private
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College90.1 miles (145.0 km)4yr-public
  • Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning90.4 miles (145.4 km)4yr-public
  • Mississippi Community College Board90.4 miles (145.4 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi College92.8 miles (149.3 km)4yr-private
  • Wesley Biblical Seminary94.2 miles (151.6 km)4yr-private
  • Alcorn State University94.8 miles (152.5 km)4yr-public
  • Tougaloo College94.9 miles (152.7 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Wesley Ray Elementary Schoolpublic——5.8 miles (9.3 km)
NEW HOPE COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLprivate——7.6 miles (12.2 km)
Dexter Elementary Schoolpublic——8.2 miles (13.3 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 39478

What school district is ZIP code 39478 in?
ZIP 39478 (MS) maps to Marion County School District (LEA ID 2802820) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 39478?
US5 lists 3 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 2 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 39478 attend private school?
About 2.2% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 39478 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher8.4%
High school53.0%
Less than HS8.3%
School districtMarion County School District