Best 38663 Mississippi Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,032 students in 38663, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38663, MS are Pine Grove High School and Ripley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38663 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 38663, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).

Best 38663, MS Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Grove High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3510a Cr 600
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7789
Gr: PK-12 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Ripley Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
718 S. Clayton Street
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7959
Gr: 5-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 38663, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38663, MS include Pine Grove High School and Ripley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38663?
2 public middle schools are located in 38663.
What is the racial composition of students in 38663?
38663 public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).

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