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Benton CDP, MS

ZIP 39039 — 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 39039

K-12 nearby
4
Public
3
Private
1
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 39039 (Benton, MS) is associated with Yazoo County School District (LEA 2804800) 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 4 K-12 schools (3 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.8 miles.

ACS estimates show about 1.9% 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 Holmes Community College about 21.0 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Yazoo County School District
LEA ID
2804800
Private school share (ACS)
1.9%

Colleges & universities (20)

  • Holmes Community College21.0 miles (33.8 km)2yr-public
  • Tougaloo College28.9 miles (46.4 km)4yr-private
  • Wesley Biblical Seminary29.6 miles (47.6 km)4yr-private
  • Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning33.4 miles (53.7 km)4yr-public
  • Mississippi Community College Board33.4 miles (53.7 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi College33.8 miles (54.3 km)4yr-private
  • Millsaps College34.2 miles (55.1 km)4yr-private
  • Belhaven University34.6 miles (55.7 km)4yr-private
  • Strayer University-Mississippi35.7 miles (57.5 km)4yr-private
  • Jackson State University36.0 miles (57.9 km)4yr-public
  • Hinds Community College40.2 miles (64.7 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi Delta Community College46.2 miles (74.4 km)2yr-public
Show all 20 colleges & universities
  • Mississippi Valley State University48.6 miles (78.3 km)4yr-public
  • East Central Community College69.9 miles (112.5 km)2yr-public
  • Delta State University70.5 miles (113.4 km)4yr-public
  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College78.3 miles (126.0 km)2yr-public
  • Alcorn State University84.0 miles (135.2 km)4yr-public
  • Meridian Community College92.5 miles (148.8 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi State University94.2 miles (151.6 km)4yr-public
  • Southeastern Baptist College97.1 miles (156.2 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
BENTON ACADEMYprivate——1.6 miles (2.5 km)
Linwood Schoolpublic——4.6 miles (7.5 km)
Yazoo County Middle Schoolpublic——8.8 miles (14.2 km)
Yazoo County High Schoolpublic——8.9 miles (14.4 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 39039

What school district is ZIP code 39039 in?
ZIP 39039 (Benton, MS) maps to Yazoo County School District (LEA ID 2804800) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 39039?
US5 lists 4 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 3 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 39039 attend private school?
About 1.9% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 39039 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher23.4%
High school34.7%
Less than HS18.6%
School districtYazoo County School District