Best Columbia Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 702 students in Columbia, MS.

The top ranked public middle schools in Columbia, MS are Jefferson Middle School and East Marion High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Columbia, MS public middle schools have an score of 46% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 66% 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 Columbia, MS (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Jefferson Middle School

(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
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611 Owens Street
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2786

Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Rank: #22.

East Marion High School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
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527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-3006

Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

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Columbia, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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East Columbia High School (Closed 2009)

1730 Hwy 44
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4591

Gr: 2-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

East Marion Junior High School (Closed 2006)

527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936

Gr: 7-8 | 194 students Minority enrollment: 64%

East Marion Middle School (Closed 2011)

527 East Marion School Rd
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-1498

Gr: 4-8

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public middle schools in Columbia, MS include Jefferson Middle School and East Marion High School.

How many public middle schools are located in Columbia?

2 public middle schools are located in Columbia.

What is the racial composition of students in Columbia?

Columbia public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).