For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 237 students in Lake, MS.
The top-ranked public middle school in Lake, MS is Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake, MS public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lake, MS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1770 East Scott Road
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3614
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3614
Gr: 5-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Lake, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
24442 Hwy 80
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Gr: K-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lake, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lake, MS include Lake Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lake?
1 public middle schools are located in Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake?
Lake public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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