For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 488 students in Picayune, MS.
The top-ranked public middle school in Picayune, MS is Picayune Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Picayune, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Picayune have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Picayune, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Picayune Junior High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
702 Goodyear Blvd.
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-5449
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-5449
Gr: 7-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Alternative Education
Alternative School
900 East Third Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0684
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0684
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Picayune, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Picayune, MS include Picayune Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Picayune?
2 public middle schools are located in Picayune.
What is the racial composition of students in Picayune?
Picayune public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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