Top 5 Best Laurel Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,101 students in Laurel, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Laurel, MS are Northeast Jones High School, West Jones High School and Laurel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laurel, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in Laurel have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best Laurel, MS Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northeast Jones High School
Math: 42% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
68 Northeast Drive
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 425-2347
Grades: 7-12
| 1,000 students
Rank: #22.
West Jones High School
Math: 42% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
254 Springhill Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 729-8144
Grades: 7-12
| 1,539 students
Rank: #33.
Laurel Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Grandview Drive
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-5312
Grades: 6-8
| 562 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jones Co Career & Tech Educational Center
Vocational School
2409 Moose Drive
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 425-2378
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jones County Learning Center
Alternative School
301 N. Deason Street
Laurel, MS 39441
(601) 649-8080
Grades: 3-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Laurel Education Center
Alternative School
795 South 19th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-5195
Grades: 4-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Laurel, Mississippi

Laurel, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4524 Highway 15 North
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 426-6632
Grades: K-6
| 595 students
4356 Sharon Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 428-1980
Grades: K-6
| 263 students
795 South 19th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 426-6437
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
663 Magnolia Rd
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 649-7827
Grades: 2-6
| n/a students
1125 North Fifth Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-5312
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Laurel, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Laurel, MS include Northeast Jones High School, West Jones High School and Laurel Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Laurel, MS?
6 public middle schools are located in Laurel, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Laurel, MS?
Laurel, MS public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).

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