School District · Mississippi
Lowndes County School District
📍 Columbus, MS · Lowndes County · NCES LEAID 2802730
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
1053 HWY 45 SOUTH, COLUMBUS, MS 39701
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
2802730
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Lowndes County School District7 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Lowndes County School District?▼
Lowndes County School District serves 7 zip codes: 39701, 39702, 39736, 39740, 39743, 39753, 39766. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Lowndes County School District rated?▼
Lowndes County School District has an overall rating of 9 out of 10 (Excellent), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 85th percentile among Mississippi school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Mississippi only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Lowndes County School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 5,261 students across 10 schools for Lowndes County School District.
What grades does Lowndes County School District serve?▼
Lowndes County School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Lowndes County School District?▼
You can reach Lowndes County School District by phone at (662)244-5000 or by mail at 1053 HWY 45 SOUTH, COLUMBUS, MS 39701. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Lowndes County School District
Lowndes County School District is a public school district serving 7 zip codes in Mississippi, primarily in Lowndes County. It carries an overall rating of 9/10 (Excellent), the 85th percentile among Mississippi districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Mississippi districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (662)244-5000 before making a housing decision.