Best 39501 Mississippi Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 593 students in 39501, MS.
The top-ranked public middle school in 39501, MS is Gulfport Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 39501 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39501, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best 39501, MS Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gulfport Central Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 42nd Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 870-1035
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 39501 Mississippi

39501, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1526 Mill Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-4656
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8949
Gr: 7 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Gr: 8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Gr: 7-8 | 1,103 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 39501, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39501, MS include Gulfport Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39501?
1 public middle schools are located in 39501.
What is the racial composition of students in 39501?
39501 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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