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Mize town, MS

ZIP 39116 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 39116

K-12 nearby
10
Public
10
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 39116 (Mize, 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 10 K-12 schools (10 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 6.9 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.8% 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 25.0 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Smith County School District
LEA ID
2804020
Private school share (ACS)
0.8%

Colleges & universities (24)

  • Southeastern Baptist College25.0 miles (40.2 km)4yr-private
  • Jones County Junior College28.7 miles (46.1 km)2yr-public
  • University of Southern Mississippi41.2 miles (66.3 km)4yr-public
  • William Carey University43.3 miles (69.7 km)4yr-private
  • East Central Community College45.1 miles (72.6 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi Community College Board46.8 miles (75.4 km)2yr-public
  • Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning46.8 miles (75.4 km)4yr-public
  • Belhaven University47.0 miles (75.7 km)4yr-private
  • Strayer University-Mississippi47.2 miles (75.9 km)4yr-private
  • Millsaps College47.7 miles (76.8 km)4yr-private
  • Jackson State University47.9 miles (77.1 km)4yr-public
  • Wesley Biblical Seminary48.3 miles (77.8 km)4yr-private
Show all 24 colleges & universities
  • Tougaloo College50.5 miles (81.3 km)4yr-private
  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College52.5 miles (84.6 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi College55.4 miles (89.1 km)4yr-private
  • Hinds Community College57.1 miles (91.9 km)2yr-public
  • Meridian Community College57.3 miles (92.2 km)2yr-public
  • Southwest Mississippi Community College67.5 miles (108.7 km)2yr-public
  • Pearl River Community College72.7 miles (117.0 km)2yr-public
  • Holmes Community College77.4 miles (124.5 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College80.5 miles (129.6 km)2yr-public
  • East Mississippi Community College89.2 miles (143.5 km)2yr-public
  • University of West Alabama92.3 miles (148.6 km)4yr-public
  • Alcorn State University94.2 miles (151.5 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Mize High Schoolpublic——2.6 miles (4.1 km)
Mize Elementary Schoolpublic——2.6 miles (4.1 km)
Mize Attendance Centerpublic——2.6 miles (4.1 km)
Raleigh High Schoolpublic——6.8 miles (10.9 km)
SMITH COUNTY CAREER CENTERpublic——6.9 miles (11.1 km)
COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERpublic——6.9 miles (11.1 km)
Taylorsville Attendance Centerpublic——8.0 miles (12.8 km)
Taylorsville Elementary Schoolpublic——8.0 miles (12.8 km)
Taylorsville High Schoolpublic——8.0 miles (12.8 km)
Raleigh Elementary Schoolpublic——9.8 miles (15.7 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 39116

What school district is ZIP code 39116 in?
ZIP 39116 (Mize, 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 39116?
US5 lists 10 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 10 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 39116 attend private school?
About 0.8% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 39116 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher16.0%
High school38.6%
Less than HS13.5%
School districtSmith County School District