For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 333 students in Lexington, MS.
The top ranked public middle school in Lexington, MS is S V Marshall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, MS public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Lexington, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
S V Marshall Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12572 Highway 12
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Lexington, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Holmes County Career Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
77 Kickernick Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
9749 Brozville Road, P. O. Box
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
9479 Brozville Road, P. O. Box
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-0875
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-0875
Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
209 Pine Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-1333
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-1333
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
12572 Highway 12
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5113
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5113
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
96 Rockport Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lexington, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lexington, MS include S V Marshall Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lexington?
1 public middle schools are located in Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington?
Lexington public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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