For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,322 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 46%), 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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 39074, MS Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scott Central Attendance Center
(Math: 48% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2415 Old Jackson Road
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Grades: PK-12
| 871 students
Rank: #22.
Hawkins Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
803 Oak Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-1474
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-1474
Grades: 5-8
| 451 students
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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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