For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 922 students in George County, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in George County, MS are Lt Taylor Intermediate School and George County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
George County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in George County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in George County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lt Taylor Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
159 Mable St
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-6065
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-6065
Gr: 3-7 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
George County Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Church Street
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3106
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3106
Gr: 7-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
George County Alternative
Alternative School
9284 Old Hwy 63 South
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-6993
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-6993
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in George County, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in George County, MS include Lt Taylor Intermediate School and George County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in George County?
3 public middle schools are located in George County.
What is the racial composition of students in George County?
George County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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