For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 570 students in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson, MS.
The top-ranked public middle school in Fondren is Joel E. Smilow Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson, MS public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 39% statewide average).
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 Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joel E. Smilow Prep
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
787 E. Northside Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Gr: 5-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson, MS include Joel E. Smilow Prep.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson?
the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson 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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