ZIP 38879 — 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 38879

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 38879 (Verona, 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 34 K-12 schools (27 public, 7 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 5.1 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 18.6 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education

School district

Lee County School District

LEA ID

2802550

Private school share (ACS)

0.0%

Colleges & universities (36)

Itawamba Community College18.6 miles (29.9 km)2yr-public
Northeast Mississippi Community College34.6 miles (55.7 km)2yr-public
Blue Mountain Christian University38.1 miles (61.3 km)4yr-private
University of Mississippi48.4 miles (77.9 km)4yr-public
Mississippi State University50.6 miles (81.4 km)4yr-public
Mississippi University for Women50.8 miles (81.7 km)4yr-public
Rust College58.3 miles (93.8 km)4yr-private
Northwest Shoals Community College70.6 miles (113.6 km)2yr-public
University of North Alabama73.1 miles (117.6 km)4yr-public
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump75.1 miles (120.9 km)2yr-public
Heritage Christian University75.9 miles (122.1 km)4yr-private
Northwest Mississippi Community College77.6 miles (124.8 km)2yr-public

Show all 36 colleges & universities

Bevill State Community College86.6 miles (139.4 km)2yr-public
Freed-Hardeman University86.9 miles (139.9 km)4yr-private
Concorde Career College-Southaven90.6 miles (145.9 km)2yr-private
Mid-South Christian College91.1 miles (146.6 km)4yr-private
Strayer University-Tennessee91.2 miles (146.8 km)4yr-private
Concorde Career College-Memphis92.5 miles (148.9 km)2yr-private
Southwest Tennessee Community College93.9 miles (151.1 km)2yr-public
Stillman College94.2 miles (151.6 km)4yr-private
East Mississippi Community College94.5 miles (152.2 km)2yr-public
University of Memphis94.7 miles (152.5 km)4yr-public
Remington College-Memphis Campus94.8 miles (152.5 km)2yr-private
The University of Alabama95.2 miles (153.2 km)4yr-public
University of Alabama System Office96.1 miles (154.6 km)4yr-public
Christian Brothers University97.0 miles (156.1 km)4yr-private
Memphis Theological Seminary97.3 miles (156.5 km)4yr-private
Rhodes College98.6 miles (158.7 km)4yr-private
Le Moyne-Owen College98.8 miles (159.0 km)4yr-private
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson98.9 miles (159.2 km)2yr-public
Southern College of Optometry99.1 miles (159.4 km)4yr-private
Shelton State Community College99.2 miles (159.6 km)2yr-public
William R Moore College of Technology99.4 miles (159.9 km)2yr-private
Baptist Health Sciences University99.4 miles (160.0 km)4yr-private
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center99.7 miles (160.4 km)4yr-public
Lane College99.8 miles (160.6 km)4yr-private

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
Verona Elementary School	public	—	—	1.2 miles (2.0 km)
Lawndale Elementary School	public	—	—	2.6 miles (4.1 km)
Plantersville Middle School	public	—	—	3.5 miles (5.6 km)
LAKEVIEW BAPTIST ACADEMY	private	—	—	3.7 miles (6.0 km)
Shannon High School	public	—	—	4.2 miles (6.7 km)
Tupelo High School	public	—	—	4.2 miles (6.7 km)
TUPELO LEE CO VOC TECH SCHOOL	public	—	—	4.2 miles (6.7 km)
Shannon Middle School	public	—	—	4.3 miles (6.8 km)
Shannon Elementary School	public	—	—	4.3 miles (6.9 km)
Pierce Street Elementary School	public	—	—	4.5 miles (7.2 km)
TUPELO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL	public	—	—	4.5 miles (7.2 km)
Tupelo Middle School	public	—	—	4.5 miles (7.3 km)
Thomas Street Elementary School	public	—	—	4.6 miles (7.5 km)
HARRISBURG DAY SCHOOL	private	—	—	4.7 miles (7.5 km)
DAVIDS ARMY LEARNING CENTER	private	—	—	5.0 miles (8.1 km)
CALVARY BAPTIST KINDERGARTEN & PRESCHOOL	private	—	—	5.0 miles (8.1 km)
Parkway Elementary School	public	—	—	5.1 miles (8.2 km)
FIRST UMC KID'S PAD	private	—	—	5.1 miles (8.2 km)
Rankin Elementary School	public	—	—	5.2 miles (8.4 km)
Milam Elementary School	public	—	—	5.2 miles (8.4 km)
Lawhon Elementary School	public	—	—	5.3 miles (8.5 km)
Shannon Primary School	public	—	—	5.3 miles (8.6 km)
LEE CO. CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOOL	public	—	—	5.9 miles (9.5 km)
TUPELO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY	private	—	—	5.9 miles (9.5 km)
Joyner Elementary School	public	—	—	6.1 miles (9.8 km)
Carver Elementary School	public	—	—	6.1 miles (9.8 km)
Early Childhood Education Center	public	—	—	6.3 miles (10.2 km)
Nettleton Primary School	public	—	—	8.0 miles (12.9 km)
Nettleton High School	public	—	—	8.5 miles (13.7 km)
Nettleton Junior High	public	—	—	8.6 miles (13.8 km)
Nettleton Elementary School	public	—	—	8.6 miles (13.8 km)
LEE CO. SCHOOLS IMPROVEMENT CENTER	public	—	—	9.3 miles (15.0 km)
TUPELO CHRISTIAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL	private	—	—	9.8 miles (15.8 km)
Mooreville Elementary School	public	—	—	9.9 miles (15.9 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 38879

What school district is ZIP code 38879 in?

ZIP 38879 (Verona, 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 38879?

US5 lists 34 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 27 public and 7 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 38879 attend private school?

About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 38879 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%
High school	40.5%
Less than HS	0.0%
School district	Lee County School District

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