For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 245 students in 38761, MS.
The top-ranked public middle school in 38761, MS is Moorhead Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 38761 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 38761, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 38761, MS Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moorhead Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 Washington Street
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5680
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5680
Gr: K-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
38761, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
601 Ingram Street
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5395
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5395
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 38761, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38761, MS include Moorhead Central School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38761?
1 public middle schools are located in 38761.
What is the racial composition of students in 38761?
38761 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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