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Laurel city, MS

ZIP 39440 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 39440

K-12 nearby
21
Public
18
Private
3
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 39440 (Laurel, MS) is associated with Jones County School District (LEA 2802280) 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 21 K-12 schools (18 public, 3 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 1.9 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 Southeastern Baptist College about 3.8 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Jones County School District
LEA ID
2802280
Private school share (ACS)
0.3%

Colleges & universities (32)

  • Southeastern Baptist College3.8 miles (6.1 km)4yr-private
  • Jones County Junior College7.4 miles (11.8 km)2yr-public
  • University of Southern Mississippi27.6 miles (44.3 km)4yr-public
  • William Carey University28.1 miles (45.3 km)4yr-private
  • East Central Community College51.7 miles (83.2 km)2yr-public
  • Meridian Community College52.5 miles (84.5 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College63.0 miles (101.5 km)2yr-public
  • Pearl River Community College63.1 miles (101.6 km)2yr-public
  • Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning73.5 miles (118.3 km)4yr-public
  • Mississippi Community College Board73.5 miles (118.3 km)2yr-public
  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College73.7 miles (118.5 km)2yr-public
  • Belhaven University73.8 miles (118.8 km)4yr-private
Show all 32 colleges & universities
  • Strayer University-Mississippi74.0 miles (119.1 km)4yr-private
  • Millsaps College74.5 miles (119.9 km)4yr-private
  • Wesley Biblical Seminary74.7 miles (120.2 km)4yr-private
  • Jackson State University74.8 miles (120.4 km)4yr-public
  • Tougaloo College77.0 miles (123.9 km)4yr-private
  • Southwest Mississippi Community College81.2 miles (130.6 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi College82.3 miles (132.4 km)4yr-private
  • University of West Alabama83.6 miles (134.5 km)4yr-public
  • Hinds Community College83.9 miles (135.1 km)2yr-public
  • University of Mobile86.5 miles (139.2 km)4yr-private
  • Blue Cliff College-Gulfport86.7 miles (139.4 km)2yr-private
  • East Mississippi Community College87.6 miles (141.0 km)2yr-public
  • University of South Alabama89.6 miles (144.2 km)4yr-public
  • Spring Hill College91.2 miles (146.8 km)4yr-private
  • Remington College-Mobile Campus92.2 miles (148.4 km)2yr-private
  • Bishop State Community College94.4 miles (152.0 km)2yr-public
  • Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound94.5 miles (152.1 km)2yr-private
  • Saint Joseph Seminary College98.8 miles (159.0 km)4yr-private
  • Holmes Community College99.0 miles (159.3 km)2yr-public
  • Coastal Alabama Community College99.6 miles (160.3 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL VOC COMPLEXpublic——0.8 miles (1.2 km)
Laurel High Schoolpublic——0.8 miles (1.3 km)
LAUREL CHRISTIAN SCHOOLprivate——0.8 miles (1.4 km)
Laurel Middle Schoolpublic——0.9 miles (1.4 km)
ST JOHNS DAY SCHOOLprivate——0.9 miles (1.5 km)
Laurel Upper Elementarypublic——0.9 miles (1.5 km)
LAUREL EDUCATION CENTERpublic——1.0 miles (1.6 km)
Jones Co Career & Technical Education Ctrpublic——1.2 miles (2.0 km)
Laurel Magnet School Of The Artspublic——1.2 miles (2.0 km)
Oak Park Elementary Schoolpublic——1.5 miles (2.4 km)
Nora Davis Elementarypublic——1.9 miles (3.0 km)
Jones County Learning Centerpublic——3.5 miles (5.6 km)
Glade Elementarypublic——3.6 miles (5.8 km)
West Jones High Schoolpublic——4.8 miles (7.7 km)
North Jones Elementary Schoolpublic——5.2 miles (8.4 km)
West Jones Elementary Schoolpublic——5.4 miles (8.7 km)
Northeast Jones High Schoolpublic——5.6 miles (9.0 km)
East Jones Elementarypublic——5.8 miles (9.4 km)
South Jones High Schoolpublic——6.5 miles (10.4 km)
South Jones Elementary Schoolpublic——6.5 miles (10.5 km)
ELLISVILLE FIRST ASSEMBLY ACADEMYprivate——6.5 miles (10.5 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 39440

What school district is ZIP code 39440 in?
ZIP 39440 (Laurel, MS) maps to Jones County School District (LEA ID 2802280) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 39440?
US5 lists 21 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 18 public and 3 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 39440 attend private school?
About 0.3% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 39440 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher20.3%
High school35.3%
Less than HS14.0%
School districtJones County School District