Carter, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carter, Mississippi
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 Carter, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Carter, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Yazoo |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39194
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 668106 |
Carter is a small place in northern Yazoo County, Mississippi, in the United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, the county government helps manage the area.
Carter is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) north of Yazoo City. It is also about 9 miles (14 kilometers) south of Silver City. You can find Carter near U.S. Route 49W, which is a main road.
Life in Carter
Schools for Students
Kids and teens who live in Carter go to schools in the Yazoo County School District. This school district serves many communities in Yazoo County.
Students living in Carter are assigned to specific schools. They attend Yazoo County Middle School for their middle school years. After that, they go to Yazoo County High School. These schools help students learn and grow.
