For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,316 students in 39074, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39074, MS are Scott Central Attendance Center and Hawkins Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39074 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39074, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 39074, MS Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scott Central Attendance Center
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2415 Old Jackson Road
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Gr: PK-12 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Hawkins Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
803 Oak Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-1474
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-1474
Gr: 5-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 39074, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39074, MS include Scott Central Attendance Center and Hawkins Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39074?
2 public middle schools are located in 39074.
What is the racial composition of students in 39074?
39074 public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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