For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,348 students in 39437, MS.
The top ranked public middle school in 39437, MS is South Jones High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 39437 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39437, MS have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 39437, MS Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Jones High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
313 Anderson Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-8451
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-8451
Gr: 7-12 | 1,348 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
39437, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Deason Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-8008
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-8008
Gr: K-3 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 39437, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in 39437, MS include South Jones High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39437?
1 public middle schools are located in 39437.
What is the racial composition of students in 39437?
39437 public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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