Best 39429 Mississippi Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 472 students in 39429, MS.
The top-ranked public middle school in 39429, MS is Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39429 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39429, MS have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).

Best 39429, MS Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
611 Owens Street
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2786
Gr: 6-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 39429 Mississippi

39429, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1730 Hwy 44
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4591
Gr: 2-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936
Gr: 7-8 | 194 students Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 39429, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39429, MS include Jefferson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39429?
2 public middle schools are located in 39429.
What is the racial composition of students in 39429?
39429 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).

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