Best Clay County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,505 students in Clay County, MS.

The top ranked public middle schools in Clay County, MS are West Point High School and Fifth Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Clay County, MS public middle schools have an score of 40% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Clay County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

West Point High School

(Math: 45% | Reading: 24%)
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Bottom 50%

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90 S. Eshman Avenue
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5083

Gr: 8-12 | 1,038 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Rank: #22.

Fifth Street School

(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
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418 Fifth Street
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-2191

Gr: 5-7 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Rank: n/an/a

West Point Learning Center

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8355 Highway 45 Alt North
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5967

Gr: 1-12

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clay County, MS

Clay County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Catherine Bryan Preschool (Closed 2007)

510 Calhoun Street
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-6051

Gr: PK | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Central School (Closed 2023)

264 E Westbrook Street
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 495-2418

Gr: 5-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

West Clay Elementary School (Closed 2016)

9414 Joe Stevens Road
Cedarbluff, MS 39741
(662) 494-2350

Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

West Point Vocational Comp High School (Closed 2016)

Vocational School

1253 East Church Hill Road
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-6176

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clay County, MS?

The top ranked public middle schools in Clay County, MS include West Point High School and Fifth Street School.

How many public middle schools are located in Clay County?

3 public middle schools are located in Clay County.

What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?

Clay County public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).