For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 320 students in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Belhaven are Bailey Apac Middle School and Lanier Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson, MS public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bailey Apac Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7020 Us 49 North
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Lanier Junior/senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
833 Maple Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5369
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5369
Gr: 7-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson, MS include Bailey Apac Middle School and Lanier Junior/senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson?
the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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