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Marion town, MS

ZIP 39342 — 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 39342

K-12 nearby
23
Public
18
Private
5
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 39342 (Marion, 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 23 K-12 schools (18 public, 5 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 4.0 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.3% 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 6.3 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Lauderdale County School District
LEA ID
2802430
Private school share (ACS)
0.3%

Colleges & universities (27)

  • Meridian Community College6.3 miles (10.2 km)2yr-public
  • East Central Community College27.2 miles (43.7 km)2yr-public
  • University of West Alabama29.2 miles (47.0 km)4yr-public
  • East Mississippi Community College29.6 miles (47.7 km)2yr-public
  • Southeastern Baptist College55.1 miles (88.8 km)4yr-private
  • Jones County Junior College65.7 miles (105.7 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi State University71.7 miles (115.3 km)4yr-public
  • Mississippi University for Women75.0 miles (120.8 km)4yr-public
  • Marion Military Institute78.5 miles (126.3 km)2yr-public
  • Shelton State Community College79.4 miles (127.7 km)2yr-public
  • Stillman College81.7 miles (131.5 km)4yr-private
  • Holmes Community College82.8 miles (133.2 km)2yr-public
Show all 27 colleges & universities
  • The University of Alabama84.0 miles (135.2 km)4yr-public
  • University of Alabama System Office84.5 miles (136.0 km)4yr-public
  • Wesley Biblical Seminary85.4 miles (137.4 km)4yr-private
  • University of Southern Mississippi85.8 miles (138.1 km)4yr-public
  • William Carey University86.1 miles (138.5 km)4yr-private
  • Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning87.5 miles (140.8 km)4yr-public
  • Mississippi Community College Board87.5 miles (140.8 km)2yr-public
  • Tougaloo College88.2 miles (142.0 km)4yr-private
  • Belhaven University89.1 miles (143.3 km)4yr-private
  • Millsaps College89.7 miles (144.3 km)4yr-private
  • Strayer University-Mississippi90.3 miles (145.3 km)4yr-private
  • Jackson State University91.4 miles (147.1 km)4yr-public
  • Selma University94.3 miles (151.7 km)4yr-private
  • George C Wallace State Community College-Selma95.4 miles (153.5 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi College98.3 miles (158.2 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
LAMAR SCHOOLprivate——1.2 miles (2.0 km)
Northeast Elementary Schoolpublic——1.4 miles (2.3 km)
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLprivate——1.5 miles (2.4 km)
Northeast Middle Schoolpublic——2.1 miles (3.5 km)
LCSD CTE CENTERpublic——2.9 miles (4.7 km)
Northeast High Schoolpublic——3.2 miles (5.1 km)
RUSSELL CHRISTIAN ACADEMYprivate——3.5 miles (5.6 km)
Parkview Elementarypublic——3.8 miles (6.0 km)
Poplar Springs Elementarypublic——3.8 miles (6.1 km)
Magnolia Middle Schoolpublic——3.8 miles (6.1 km)
Meridian High Schoolpublic——3.9 miles (6.3 km)
THE PENTECOSTAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMYprivate——4.0 miles (6.4 km)
ROSS COLLINS VOC CENTERpublic——4.1 miles (6.6 km)
MARION PARK COMPLEXpublic——4.4 miles (7.1 km)
West Hills Elementarypublic——4.8 miles (7.7 km)
Northwest Middle Schoolpublic——4.9 miles (7.9 km)
Crestwood Elementarypublic——5.4 miles (8.7 km)
ST PATRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLprivate——5.4 miles (8.7 km)
Meridian PreK Academypublic——5.5 miles (8.9 km)
Carver Elementary Schoolpublic——5.9 miles (9.4 km)
Southeast Middle Schoolpublic——8.0 miles (12.9 km)
Southeast Lauderdale High Schoolpublic——8.2 miles (13.1 km)
Southeast Elementary Schoolpublic——8.2 miles (13.1 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 39342

What school district is ZIP code 39342 in?
ZIP 39342 (Marion, 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 39342?
US5 lists 23 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 18 public and 5 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 39342 attend private school?
About 0.3% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 39342 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher23.3%
High school27.3%
Less than HS4.3%
School districtLauderdale County School District