ZIP 39309 — 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 39309

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 39309 (Meridian Station, MS) is associated with Lauderdale County School District (LEA 2802430) 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 6 K-12 schools (4 public, 2 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.7 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 Meridian Community College about 14.3 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education

School district

Lauderdale County School District

LEA ID

2802430

Private school share (ACS)

0.0%

Colleges & universities (26)

Meridian Community College14.3 miles (23.0 km)2yr-public
East Mississippi Community College20.9 miles (33.6 km)2yr-public
University of West Alabama25.1 miles (40.4 km)4yr-public
East Central Community College30.0 miles (48.2 km)2yr-public
Mississippi State University63.4 miles (102.0 km)4yr-public
Southeastern Baptist College63.5 miles (102.2 km)4yr-private
Mississippi University for Women66.2 miles (106.6 km)4yr-public
Shelton State Community College72.8 miles (117.2 km)2yr-public
Jones County Junior College74.2 miles (119.4 km)2yr-public
Stillman College74.8 miles (120.4 km)4yr-private
Marion Military Institute75.5 miles (121.5 km)2yr-public
The University of Alabama77.1 miles (124.1 km)4yr-public

Show all 26 colleges & universities

University of Alabama System Office77.7 miles (125.0 km)4yr-public
Holmes Community College81.0 miles (130.3 km)2yr-public
Wesley Biblical Seminary87.8 miles (141.3 km)4yr-private
Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning90.3 miles (145.4 km)4yr-public
Mississippi Community College Board90.3 miles (145.4 km)2yr-public
Tougaloo College90.6 miles (145.9 km)4yr-private
Belhaven University92.0 miles (148.1 km)4yr-private
Millsaps College92.6 miles (149.0 km)4yr-private
Selma University92.7 miles (149.2 km)4yr-private
Strayer University-Mississippi93.3 miles (150.2 km)4yr-private
George C Wallace State Community College-Selma93.6 miles (150.7 km)2yr-public
University of Southern Mississippi94.3 miles (151.8 km)4yr-public
Jackson State University94.5 miles (152.1 km)4yr-public
William Carey University94.6 miles (152.3 km)4yr-private

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
Northeast High School	public	—	—	5.7 miles (9.1 km)
Northeast Middle School	public	—	—	7.8 miles (12.5 km)
Northeast Elementary School	public	—	—	8.6 miles (13.8 km)
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	8.7 miles (14.0 km)
West Lauderdale Elementary School	public	—	—	9.0 miles (14.5 km)
LAMAR SCHOOL	private	—	—	9.7 miles (15.7 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 39309

What school district is ZIP code 39309 in?

ZIP 39309 (Meridian Station, MS) maps to Lauderdale County School District (LEA ID 2802430) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 39309?

US5 lists 6 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 4 public and 2 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 39309 attend private school?

About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 39309 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	62.1%
High school	10.3%
Less than HS	0.0%
School district	Lauderdale County School District

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