ZIP 39427 — 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 39427

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 39427 (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 6 K-12 schools (5 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.4 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 University of Southern Mississippi about 30.4 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education

School district

Jefferson Davis County School District

LEA ID

2802250

Private school share (ACS)

0.0%

Colleges & universities (25)

University of Southern Mississippi30.4 miles (48.9 km)4yr-public
William Carey University33.1 miles (53.3 km)4yr-private
Jones County Junior College37.0 miles (59.6 km)2yr-public
Copiah-Lincoln Community College37.5 miles (60.3 km)2yr-public
Southwest Mississippi Community College39.2 miles (63.1 km)2yr-public
Southeastern Baptist College43.3 miles (69.7 km)4yr-private
Pearl River Community College46.8 miles (75.3 km)2yr-public
Strayer University-Mississippi60.8 miles (97.8 km)4yr-private
Jackson State University60.9 miles (98.0 km)4yr-public
Belhaven University61.5 miles (99.0 km)4yr-private
Millsaps College62.0 miles (99.8 km)4yr-private
Mississippi Community College Board62.4 miles (100.4 km)2yr-public

Show all 25 colleges & universities

Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning62.4 miles (100.4 km)4yr-public
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College62.5 miles (100.7 km)2yr-public
Hinds Community College64.2 miles (103.3 km)2yr-public
Wesley Biblical Seminary65.9 miles (106.1 km)4yr-private
Mississippi College66.4 miles (106.8 km)4yr-private
Tougaloo College66.9 miles (107.7 km)4yr-private
Saint Joseph Seminary College68.2 miles (109.8 km)4yr-private
Northshore Technical Community College76.2 miles (122.7 km)2yr-public
Southeastern Louisiana University77.1 miles (124.1 km)4yr-public
East Central Community College78.1 miles (125.7 km)2yr-public
Alcorn State University82.8 miles (133.2 km)4yr-public
Blue Cliff College-Gulfport85.1 miles (137.0 km)2yr-private
Meridian Community College88.2 miles (142.0 km)2yr-public

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
Jefferson Davis County High School	public	—	—	4.1 miles (6.6 km)
JEFF DAVIS CO VOC TECH CENTER	public	—	—	4.2 miles (6.7 km)
Carver Elementary	public	—	—	5.0 miles (8.1 km)
J. E. Johnson Elementary School	public	—	—	7.4 miles (11.9 km)
JEFFERSON DAVIS OUTREACH MINISTY	private	—	—	8.8 miles (14.1 km)
Jeff Davis County Middle School	public	—	—	9.1 miles (14.6 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 39427

What school district is ZIP code 39427 in?

ZIP 39427 (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 39427?

US5 lists 6 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 5 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 39427 attend private school?

About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 39427 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	2.5%
High school	54.8%
Less than HS	18.1%
School district	Jefferson Davis County School District

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