Best 39443 Mississippi Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,496 students in 39443, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39443, MS are West Jones High School and Northeast Jones High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39443 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39443, MS have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best 39443, MS Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Jones High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
254 Springhill Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 729-8144
Gr: 7-12 | 1,574 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Jones High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
68 Northeast Drive
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 425-2347
Gr: 7-12 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 39443 Mississippi

39443, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4524 Highway 15 North
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 426-6632
Gr: K-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
4356 Sharon Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 428-1980
Gr: K-6 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
663 Magnolia Rd
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 649-7827
Gr: 2-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 39443, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39443, MS include West Jones High School and Northeast Jones High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39443?
2 public middle schools are located in 39443.
What is the racial composition of students in 39443?
39443 public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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