ZIP 39465 — 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 39465

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 39465 (Petal, MS) is associated with Forrest County Schools (LEA 2801490) 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 6.9 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.2% 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 William Carey University about 6.6 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education

School district

Forrest County Schools

LEA ID

2801490

Private school share (ACS)

0.2%

Colleges & universities (32)

William Carey University6.6 miles (10.6 km)4yr-private
University of Southern Mississippi8.5 miles (13.7 km)4yr-public
Jones County Junior College17.8 miles (28.6 km)2yr-public
Southeastern Baptist College28.4 miles (45.6 km)4yr-private
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College38.7 miles (62.3 km)2yr-public
Pearl River Community College40.1 miles (64.6 km)2yr-public
Blue Cliff College-Gulfport62.6 miles (100.8 km)2yr-private
University of Mobile73.2 miles (117.8 km)4yr-private
Southwest Mississippi Community College74.2 miles (119.3 km)2yr-public
University of South Alabama74.5 miles (119.9 km)4yr-public
Copiah-Lincoln Community College75.5 miles (121.4 km)2yr-public
Meridian Community College75.9 miles (122.1 km)2yr-public

Show all 32 colleges & universities

East Central Community College76.2 miles (122.7 km)2yr-public
Spring Hill College76.5 miles (123.1 km)4yr-private
Remington College-Mobile Campus77.2 miles (124.2 km)2yr-private
Saint Joseph Seminary College78.5 miles (126.3 km)4yr-private
Northshore Technical Community College78.6 miles (126.5 km)2yr-public
Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound79.6 miles (128.0 km)2yr-private
Bishop State Community College80.5 miles (129.5 km)2yr-public
Strayer University-Mississippi88.6 miles (142.6 km)4yr-private
Belhaven University88.8 miles (143.0 km)4yr-private
Mississippi Community College Board89.0 miles (143.2 km)2yr-public
Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning89.0 miles (143.2 km)4yr-public
Jackson State University89.2 miles (143.5 km)4yr-public
Millsaps College89.5 miles (144.0 km)4yr-private
United States Sports University89.8 miles (144.5 km)4yr-private
Coastal Alabama Community College90.0 miles (144.8 km)2yr-public
Wesley Biblical Seminary91.1 miles (146.7 km)4yr-private
Tougaloo College93.0 miles (149.7 km)4yr-private
Southeastern Louisiana University94.9 miles (152.7 km)4yr-public
Hinds Community College96.0 miles (154.4 km)2yr-public
Mississippi College96.0 miles (154.6 km)4yr-private

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
Petal Elementary 3-4	public	—	—	1.2 miles (2.0 km)
Petal High School	public	—	—	1.3 miles (2.0 km)
Petal Primary School	public	—	—	1.8 miles (2.9 km)
Petal Upper Elementary	public	—	—	4.0 miles (6.5 km)
Petal Middle School	public	—	—	4.3 miles (6.8 km)
DYNAMIC DYSLEXIA DESIGN	private	—	—	4.7 miles (7.5 km)
Runnelstown School	public	—	—	5.1 miles (8.3 km)
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL	private	—	—	6.0 miles (9.7 km)
Earl Travillion Attendance Center	public	—	—	6.2 miles (9.9 km)
Hawkins Elementary	public	—	—	6.5 miles (10.4 km)
Rowan Elementary	public	—	—	6.9 miles (11.1 km)
Hattiesburg STEAM Academy	public	—	—	6.9 miles (11.1 km)
N R Burger Middle	public	—	—	7.0 miles (11.2 km)
Hattiesburg High School	public	—	—	7.2 miles (11.6 km)
LILLIE BURNEY LEARNING CENTER	public	—	—	7.3 miles (11.8 km)
Woodley Elementary	public	—	—	8.0 miles (12.8 km)
Grace Christian Elementary	public	—	—	8.1 miles (13.0 km)
PRESBYTERIAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	8.2 miles (13.2 km)
Thames Elementary	public	—	—	9.0 miles (14.4 km)
North Forrest Elementary School	public	—	—	9.7 miles (15.6 km)
North Forrest High School	public	—	—	9.8 miles (15.7 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 39465

What school district is ZIP code 39465 in?

ZIP 39465 (Petal, MS) maps to Forrest County Schools (LEA ID 2801490) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 39465?

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 39465 attend private school?

About 0.2% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 39465 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	25.2%
High school	29.7%
Less than HS	9.2%
School district	Forrest County Schools

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