Best 39203 Mississippi Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,358 students in 39203, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39203, MS are Lanier High School and Blackburn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39203 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39203, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best 39203, MS Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lanier High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
833 W Maple Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5369
Gr: 7-12 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Blackburn Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1311 W Pearl Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5329
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 39203 Mississippi

39203, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1593 W Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5336
Gr: PK-5
1017 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5304
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 39203, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39203, MS include Lanier High School and Blackburn Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39203?
2 public middle schools are located in 39203.
What is the racial composition of students in 39203?
39203 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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