Best Picayune Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 46% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Picayune Junior High School

(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
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Bottom 50%

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702 Goodyear Blvd.
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

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900 East Third Street
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).