For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 472 students in 39654, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in 39654, MS are Topeka Tilton Attendance Center and Rod Paige Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39654 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39654, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 39654, MS Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Topeka Tilton Attendance Center
(Math: 47% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
853 Highway 27 South
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-4895
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-4895
Gr: K-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Rod Paige Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1570 Broad St. West
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-2128
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-2128
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 39654, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in 39654, MS include Topeka Tilton Attendance Center and Rod Paige Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39654?
2 public middle schools are located in 39654.
What is the racial composition of students in 39654?
39654 public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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