For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 264 students in Claiborne County, MS.
The top-ranked public middle school in Claiborne County, MS is Port Gibson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claiborne County, MS public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Claiborne County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Claiborne County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port Gibson Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
161 Ramsey Drive
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-4251
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-4251
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Claiborne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
880 Anthony Street
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Gr: PK-3 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Claiborne County, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Claiborne County, MS include Port Gibson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Claiborne County?
1 public middle schools are located in Claiborne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Claiborne County?
Claiborne County public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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