For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 988 students in 39204, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39204, MS are Reimagine Prep and Cardozo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39204 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39204, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 39204, MS Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reimagine Prep
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
309 W. Mcdowell Rd.
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 941-0844
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 941-0844
Gr: 5-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Cardozo Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3180 Mcdowell Rd. Ext.
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 346-5635
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 346-5635
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Court School
Alternative School
940 East Mcdowell Road
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 985-3061
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 985-3061
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 39204, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39204, MS include Reimagine Prep and Cardozo Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39204?
3 public middle schools are located in 39204.
What is the racial composition of students in 39204?
39204 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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