High School Graduate (% of Over 25) by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Mississippi

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High school graduation rates across Mississippi exhibit a clear north-south gradient, with northern zip codes generally displaying higher attainment (80–95%) compared to many southern and Delta region zip codes that fall into the 60–75% range. The Mississippi Delta, running along the western central portion of the state, stands out as a persistent low-attainment corridor with several zip codes dropping below 60%, while scattered zip codes near college towns and suburban areas—such as those around the Jackson metro and Oxford/Tupelo areas—reach above 90%. A few isolated zip codes, particularly in the Delta and near the Gulf Coast, register notably low rates below 50%, suggesting concentrated pockets of educational disadvantage that contrast sharply with adjacent higher-performing areas.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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