For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 756 students in 38606, MS.
The top-ranked public middle school in 38606, MS is Batesville Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 38606 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 38606, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 38606, MS Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Batesville Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
507 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4503
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4503
Gr: 6-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
38606, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
South Panola Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
507 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-3706
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-3706
Gr: PK-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 38606, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38606, MS include Batesville Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38606?
1 public middle schools are located in 38606.
What is the racial composition of students in 38606?
38606 public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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