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Newton city, MS

ZIP 39345 — 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 39345

K-12 nearby
6
Public
6
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 39345 (Newton, MS) is associated with East Jasper School District (LEA 2801380) 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 (6 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 3.2 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.4% 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 East Central Community College about 10.3 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
East Jasper School District
LEA ID
2801380
Private school share (ACS)
0.4%

Colleges & universities (22)

  • East Central Community College10.3 miles (16.6 km)2yr-public
  • Meridian Community College23.3 miles (37.5 km)2yr-public
  • Southeastern Baptist College37.6 miles (60.5 km)4yr-private
  • Jones County Junior College48.2 miles (77.6 km)2yr-public
  • East Mississippi Community College52.6 miles (84.6 km)2yr-public
  • Wesley Biblical Seminary58.2 miles (93.7 km)4yr-private
  • University of West Alabama58.3 miles (93.8 km)4yr-public
  • Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning59.8 miles (96.3 km)4yr-public
  • Mississippi Community College Board59.8 miles (96.3 km)2yr-public
  • Tougaloo College61.1 miles (98.4 km)4yr-private
  • Belhaven University61.2 miles (98.5 km)4yr-private
  • Millsaps College61.8 miles (99.5 km)4yr-private
Show all 22 colleges & universities
  • Strayer University-Mississippi62.3 miles (100.2 km)4yr-private
  • Jackson State University63.4 miles (102.0 km)4yr-public
  • Holmes Community College65.8 miles (105.9 km)2yr-public
  • University of Southern Mississippi67.8 miles (109.1 km)4yr-public
  • William Carey University68.9 miles (110.9 km)4yr-private
  • Mississippi College70.6 miles (113.6 km)4yr-private
  • Hinds Community College75.7 miles (121.7 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi State University82.6 miles (133.0 km)4yr-public
  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College85.6 miles (137.7 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi University for Women92.5 miles (148.9 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
N H Pilate Middle Schoolpublic——2.6 miles (4.2 km)
Newton Elementary Schoolpublic——3.2 miles (5.1 km)
NEWTON MUNICIPAL CAREER CENTERpublic——3.2 miles (5.2 km)
Newton High Schoolpublic——3.2 miles (5.2 km)
Newton County High Schoolpublic——9.3 miles (15.0 km)
EAST CENTRAL ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLpublic——9.9 miles (16.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 39345

What school district is ZIP code 39345 in?
ZIP 39345 (Newton, MS) maps to East Jasper School District (LEA ID 2801380) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 39345?
US5 lists 6 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 6 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 39345 attend private school?
About 0.4% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 39345 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher15.7%
High school33.7%
Less than HS16.7%
School districtEast Jasper School District