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New Hebron town, MS

ZIP 39140 — 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 39140

K-12 nearby
2
Public
2
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 39140 (New Hebron, MS) is associated with Jefferson Davis County School District (LEA 2802250) 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 2 K-12 schools (2 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 9.8 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 Copiah-Lincoln Community College about 22.7 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Jefferson Davis County School District
LEA ID
2802250
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (25)

  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College22.7 miles (36.5 km)2yr-public
  • Jackson State University39.3 miles (63.3 km)4yr-public
  • Strayer University-Mississippi39.3 miles (63.3 km)4yr-private
  • Southwest Mississippi Community College40.1 miles (64.5 km)2yr-public
  • Belhaven University40.3 miles (64.8 km)4yr-private
  • Millsaps College40.7 miles (65.5 km)4yr-private
  • Mississippi Community College Board41.4 miles (66.6 km)2yr-public
  • Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning41.4 miles (66.6 km)4yr-public
  • Hinds Community College42.0 miles (67.6 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi College44.4 miles (71.4 km)4yr-private
  • Wesley Biblical Seminary45.3 miles (72.9 km)4yr-private
  • Tougaloo College45.9 miles (73.9 km)4yr-private
Show all 25 colleges & universities
  • Jones County Junior College49.3 miles (79.4 km)2yr-public
  • University of Southern Mississippi50.0 miles (80.5 km)4yr-public
  • Southeastern Baptist College51.2 miles (82.4 km)4yr-private
  • William Carey University52.7 miles (84.9 km)4yr-private
  • Alcorn State University66.5 miles (107.0 km)4yr-public
  • Pearl River Community College68.6 miles (110.4 km)2yr-public
  • East Central Community College71.4 miles (114.9 km)2yr-public
  • Holmes Community College84.6 miles (136.1 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College84.6 miles (136.2 km)2yr-public
  • Saint Joseph Seminary College84.7 miles (136.2 km)4yr-private
  • Meridian Community College86.6 miles (139.4 km)2yr-public
  • Southeastern Louisiana University89.3 miles (143.8 km)4yr-public
  • Northshore Technical Community College94.9 miles (152.8 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
New Hebron Schoolpublic——2.3 miles (3.7 km)
Simpson Central Schoolpublic——9.8 miles (15.7 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 39140

What school district is ZIP code 39140 in?
ZIP 39140 (New Hebron, MS) maps to Jefferson Davis County School District (LEA ID 2802250) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 39140?
US5 lists 2 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 2 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 39140 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 39140 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher17.0%
High school33.1%
Less than HS10.9%
School districtJefferson Davis County School District