For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,295 students in Ellisville, MS.
The top-ranked public middle school in Ellisville, MS is South Jones High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellisville, MS public middle schools 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 Ellisville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ellisville, MS (2026-27)
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: 7-13 | 1,295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Jones County Learning Center
Alternative School
301 N. Deason Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 428-8800
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 428-8800
Gr: 3-12
Ellisville, 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 Ellisville, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ellisville, MS include South Jones High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ellisville?
2 public middle schools are located in Ellisville.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellisville?
Ellisville public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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