Rome, Mississippi facts for kids
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Rome, Mississippi
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 Rome, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Rome, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Sunflower |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38768
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 676833 |
Rome is a small community in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Rome is located about 3 miles (5 km) north of a place called Parchman. It is also about 5 miles (8 km) south of Tutwiler. You can find Rome along U.S. Route 49W.
Learning in Rome
Kids living in Rome go to schools in the nearby town of Drew. These schools are part of the Sunflower County Consolidated School District.
Elementary and Middle School
Younger students attend A. W. James Elementary School in Drew. Middle school students go to Drew Hunter Middle School, also in Drew.
High School
For high school, students travel to Ruleville. They attend Thomas E. Edwards, Sr. High School. This school used to be called Ruleville Central High School.
College and Library
If students want to go to college nearby, Mississippi Delta Community College has a center in Drew. For books and learning, the Sunflower County Library System runs the Drew Public Library in Drew.
Gallery
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Rome Post Office located on Highway 49W
