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ZIP 39149 — 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 39149

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

ZIP 39149 (MS) is associated with Simpson County School District (LEA 2803990) 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 7.0 miles.

ACS estimates show about 1.2% 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 24.8 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Simpson County School District
LEA ID
2803990
Private school share (ACS)
1.2%

Colleges & universities (24)

  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College24.8 miles (40.0 km)2yr-public
  • Strayer University-Mississippi34.0 miles (54.7 km)4yr-private
  • Jackson State University34.1 miles (54.8 km)4yr-public
  • Belhaven University34.9 miles (56.1 km)4yr-private
  • Millsaps College35.3 miles (56.9 km)4yr-private
  • Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning35.9 miles (57.8 km)4yr-public
  • Mississippi Community College Board35.9 miles (57.8 km)2yr-public
  • Hinds Community College37.7 miles (60.7 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi College39.5 miles (63.6 km)4yr-private
  • Wesley Biblical Seminary39.7 miles (63.9 km)4yr-private
  • Tougaloo College40.4 miles (65.0 km)4yr-private
  • Southwest Mississippi Community College45.0 miles (72.4 km)2yr-public
Show all 24 colleges & universities
  • Jones County Junior College50.3 miles (80.9 km)2yr-public
  • Southeastern Baptist College50.9 miles (81.9 km)4yr-private
  • University of Southern Mississippi53.1 miles (85.4 km)4yr-public
  • William Carey University55.8 miles (89.8 km)4yr-private
  • Alcorn State University66.5 miles (107.1 km)4yr-public
  • East Central Community College67.3 miles (108.3 km)2yr-public
  • Pearl River Community College73.6 miles (118.5 km)2yr-public
  • Holmes Community College78.8 miles (126.8 km)2yr-public
  • Meridian Community College83.4 miles (134.3 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College88.9 miles (143.0 km)2yr-public
  • Saint Joseph Seminary College90.4 miles (145.5 km)4yr-private
  • Southeastern Louisiana University95.0 miles (152.8 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Simpson Central Schoolpublic——5.4 miles (8.7 km)
New Hebron Schoolpublic——7.0 miles (11.3 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 39149

What school district is ZIP code 39149 in?
ZIP 39149 (MS) maps to Simpson County School District (LEA ID 2803990) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 39149?
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 39149 attend private school?
About 1.2% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 39149 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher2.0%
High school59.1%
Less than HS17.9%
School districtSimpson County School District