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ZIP 39481 — 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 39481

K-12 nearby
6
Public
5
Private
1
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 39481 (MS) is associated with Smith County School District (LEA 2804020) 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 (5 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.9 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 Southeastern Baptist College about 9.8 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Smith County School District
LEA ID
2804020
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (25)

  • Southeastern Baptist College9.8 miles (15.8 km)4yr-private
  • Jones County Junior College18.9 miles (30.4 km)2yr-public
  • University of Southern Mississippi37.8 miles (60.9 km)4yr-public
  • William Carey University39.0 miles (62.8 km)4yr-private
  • East Central Community College40.2 miles (64.8 km)2yr-public
  • Meridian Community College45.4 miles (73.1 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi Community College Board62.2 miles (100.1 km)2yr-public
  • Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning62.2 miles (100.1 km)4yr-public
  • Belhaven University62.7 miles (101.0 km)4yr-private
  • Wesley Biblical Seminary62.9 miles (101.3 km)4yr-private
  • Strayer University-Mississippi63.1 miles (101.6 km)4yr-private
  • Millsaps College63.4 miles (102.1 km)4yr-private
Show all 25 colleges & universities
  • Jackson State University64.0 miles (102.9 km)4yr-public
  • Tougaloo College65.4 miles (105.3 km)4yr-private
  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College69.3 miles (111.6 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi College71.6 miles (115.2 km)4yr-private
  • Pearl River Community College73.0 miles (117.5 km)2yr-public
  • Hinds Community College74.0 miles (119.1 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College75.4 miles (121.3 km)2yr-public
  • University of West Alabama79.1 miles (127.3 km)4yr-public
  • East Mississippi Community College79.7 miles (128.3 km)2yr-public
  • Southwest Mississippi Community College81.2 miles (130.7 km)2yr-public
  • Holmes Community College85.8 miles (138.0 km)2yr-public
  • University of Mobile99.0 miles (159.4 km)4yr-private
  • Blue Cliff College-Gulfport99.2 miles (159.7 km)2yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Stringer Attendance Centerpublic——1.4 miles (2.2 km)
Bay Springs High Schoolpublic——7.9 miles (12.8 km)
Bay Springs Middle Schoolpublic——7.9 miles (12.8 km)
Bay Springs Elementary Schoolpublic——7.9 miles (12.8 km)
SYLVA BAY ACADEMYprivate——8.5 miles (13.6 km)
North Jones Elementary Schoolpublic——8.8 miles (14.2 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 39481

What school district is ZIP code 39481 in?
ZIP 39481 (MS) maps to Smith County School District (LEA ID 2804020) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 39481?
US5 lists 6 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 5 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 39481 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 39481 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher14.9%
High school45.4%
Less than HS4.5%
School districtSmith County School District