Best 39355 Mississippi Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 298 students in 39355, MS.
The top-ranked public middle school in 39355, MS is Quitman Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39355 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39355, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best 39355, MS Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quitman Jr High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 W. Lynda Street
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6243
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Quitman Alternative School
Alternative School
204 South Jackson Ave
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-1047
Gr: 3-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 39355, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39355, MS include Quitman Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39355?
2 public middle schools are located in 39355.
What is the racial composition of students in 39355?
39355 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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