ZIP 38868 — 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 38868

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 38868 (Shannon, MS) is associated with Lee County School District (LEA 2802550) 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 30 K-12 schools (25 public, 5 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.3 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 Itawamba Community College about 22.6 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education

School district

Lee County School District

LEA ID

2802550

Private school share (ACS)

0.0%

Colleges & universities (31)

Itawamba Community College22.6 miles (36.5 km)2yr-public
Northeast Mississippi Community College39.3 miles (63.3 km)2yr-public
Blue Mountain Christian University40.8 miles (65.7 km)4yr-private
Mississippi State University46.2 miles (74.4 km)4yr-public
University of Mississippi47.3 miles (76.1 km)4yr-public
Mississippi University for Women47.8 miles (77.0 km)4yr-public
Rust College59.6 miles (96.0 km)4yr-private
Northwest Shoals Community College75.0 miles (120.8 km)2yr-public
Northwest Mississippi Community College77.1 miles (124.0 km)2yr-public
University of North Alabama77.7 miles (125.0 km)4yr-public
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump79.9 miles (128.6 km)2yr-public
Heritage Christian University80.5 miles (129.6 km)4yr-private

Show all 31 colleges & universities

Bevill State Community College88.0 miles (141.7 km)2yr-public
East Mississippi Community College90.8 miles (146.1 km)2yr-public
Freed-Hardeman University91.3 miles (146.9 km)4yr-private
Concorde Career College-Southaven91.3 miles (147.0 km)2yr-private
Mid-South Christian College92.2 miles (148.3 km)4yr-private
Strayer University-Tennessee92.3 miles (148.6 km)4yr-private
Stillman College93.0 miles (149.7 km)4yr-private
Concorde Career College-Memphis93.8 miles (150.9 km)2yr-private
The University of Alabama94.1 miles (151.5 km)4yr-public
University of Alabama System Office95.1 miles (153.0 km)4yr-public
Southwest Tennessee Community College95.3 miles (153.3 km)2yr-public
Remington College-Memphis Campus95.7 miles (154.0 km)2yr-private
University of Memphis95.9 miles (154.3 km)4yr-public
Shelton State Community College97.9 miles (157.5 km)2yr-public
Christian Brothers University98.1 miles (157.9 km)4yr-private
Memphis Theological Seminary98.4 miles (158.3 km)4yr-private
Rhodes College99.7 miles (160.5 km)4yr-private
Le Moyne-Owen College99.8 miles (160.6 km)4yr-private
Mississippi Valley State University99.9 miles (160.8 km)4yr-public

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
Shannon Elementary School	public	—	—	2.4 miles (3.9 km)
Shannon High School	public	—	—	2.8 miles (4.4 km)
Shannon Middle School	public	—	—	2.8 miles (4.5 km)
Shannon Primary School	public	—	—	4.5 miles (7.3 km)
Verona Elementary School	public	—	—	6.1 miles (9.8 km)
Lawndale Elementary School	public	—	—	7.0 miles (11.2 km)
Tupelo High School	public	—	—	7.4 miles (12.0 km)
TUPELO LEE CO VOC TECH SCHOOL	public	—	—	7.4 miles (12.0 km)
LEE CO. CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOOL	public	—	—	7.4 miles (12.0 km)
OKOLONA VOC COMPLEX	public	—	—	7.5 miles (12.1 km)
Okolona High School	public	—	—	7.6 miles (12.3 km)
Okolona Middle School	public	—	—	7.7 miles (12.3 km)
HARRISBURG DAY SCHOOL	private	—	—	7.9 miles (12.7 km)
Plantersville Middle School	public	—	—	8.0 miles (12.8 km)
Nettleton Primary School	public	—	—	8.2 miles (13.2 km)
LAKEVIEW BAPTIST ACADEMY	private	—	—	8.3 miles (13.3 km)
Okolona Elementary School	public	—	—	8.3 miles (13.3 km)
Nettleton High School	public	—	—	8.4 miles (13.6 km)
Nettleton Junior High	public	—	—	8.5 miles (13.7 km)
Nettleton Elementary School	public	—	—	8.5 miles (13.7 km)
Thomas Street Elementary School	public	—	—	8.6 miles (13.9 km)
Parkway Elementary School	public	—	—	8.6 miles (13.9 km)
Pierce Street Elementary School	public	—	—	8.9 miles (14.3 km)
TUPELO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL	public	—	—	8.9 miles (14.4 km)
Tupelo Middle School	public	—	—	9.1 miles (14.6 km)
Rankin Elementary School	public	—	—	9.5 miles (15.2 km)
DAVIDS ARMY LEARNING CENTER	private	—	—	9.7 miles (15.5 km)
CALVARY BAPTIST KINDERGARTEN & PRESCHOOL	private	—	—	9.7 miles (15.6 km)
Milam Elementary School	public	—	—	9.8 miles (15.8 km)
FIRST UMC KID'S PAD	private	—	—	9.8 miles (15.8 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 38868

What school district is ZIP code 38868 in?

ZIP 38868 (Shannon, MS) maps to Lee County School District (LEA ID 2802550) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 38868?

US5 lists 30 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 25 public and 5 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 38868 attend private school?

About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 38868 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	21.9%
High school	35.1%
Less than HS	12.1%
School district	Lee County School District

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