For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,503 students in Copiah County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Copiah County, MS are Wesson Attendance Center, Hazlehurst Middle School and Crystal Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Copiah County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Copiah County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Copiah County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wesson Attendance Center
(Math: 58% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1048 Grove Street
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-2221
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-2221
Gr: K-12 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Hazlehurst Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Marvin Minor Drive
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-3463
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-3463
Gr: 6-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Crystal Springs Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2092 South Pat Harrison
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-2722
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-2722
Gr: 5-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Copiah County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Copiah County, MS include Wesson Attendance Center, Hazlehurst Middle School and Crystal Springs Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Copiah County?
3 public middle schools are located in Copiah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Copiah County?
Copiah County public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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