For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 487 students in Greene County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Greene County, MS are Mc Lain Elementary School and Leakesville Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greene County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Greene County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mc Lain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
114 Shows Street/198 Bypass
Mc Lain, MS 39456
(601) 753-2257
Mc Lain, MS 39456
(601) 753-2257
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
Leakesville Jr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
620 Main Street
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2495
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2495
Grades: 5-8
| 321 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Greene County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Greene County, MS include Mc Lain Elementary School and Leakesville Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Greene County?
2 public middle schools are located in Greene County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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