For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,394 students in 39120, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in 39120, MS are Natchez Freshman Academy, Robert Lewis Magnet School and Morgantown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39120 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39120, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 39120, MS Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Natchez Freshman Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
208 Lynda Lee Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941
Gr: 8-9 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Robert Lewis Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1221 Martin Luther King Street
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2926
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2926
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Morgantown Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Cottage Home Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Gr: 6-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Central School
Alternative School
208 Lynda Lee Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
319 Seargent Prentiss Dr
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
39120, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 Cottage Home Dr.
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
101 College Home Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Gr: 6-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
1221 Martin Luther King Street
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2926
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2926
Gr: 7-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 39120, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in 39120, MS include Natchez Freshman Academy, Robert Lewis Magnet School and Morgantown Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39120?
5 public middle schools are located in 39120.
What is the racial composition of students in 39120?
39120 public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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