Best 39307 Mississippi Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 802 students in 39307, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in 39307, MS are Northwest Junior High School and George Washington Carver Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39307 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39307, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best 39307, MS Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4099
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
George Washington Carver Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 44th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4484
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 39307 Mississippi

39307, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
915 Hwy 19 North
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 581-3518
Gr: K-12
601 59th Ave
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-3541
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3951 12th Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-1683
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3930 14th Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Gr: PK-3 | 457 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 39307, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in 39307, MS include Northwest Junior High School and George Washington Carver Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39307?
2 public middle schools are located in 39307.
What is the racial composition of students in 39307?
39307 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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