Best 39212 Mississippi Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 846 students in 39212, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39212, MS are Peeples Middle School 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 39212 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39212, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best 39212, MS Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peeples Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2940 Belvedere Drive
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-5660
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Cardozo Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3180 Mcdowell Rd Ext
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-5635
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 39212 Mississippi

39212, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
300 East Santa Clair Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4327
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
330 Judy Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
210 Daniel Lake Boulevard
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4309
Gr: 6-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 39212, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39212, MS include Peeples Middle School and Cardozo Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39212?
2 public middle schools are located in 39212.
What is the racial composition of students in 39212?
39212 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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