For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 255 students in Magnolia, MS.
The top-ranked public middle school in Magnolia, MS is South Pike Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Magnolia, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Magnolia have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 Magnolia, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Pike Jr High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
275 West Myrtle Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0425
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0425
Gr: 7-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
South Pike Alternative School
Alternative School
205 West Myrtle
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0430
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0430
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
South Pike Career & Technical Cente
Vocational School
252 West Bay Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0438
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0438
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Magnolia, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Magnolia, MS include South Pike Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Magnolia?
3 public middle schools are located in Magnolia.
What is the racial composition of students in Magnolia?
Magnolia public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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