For the 2025 school year, there are 2 special education public schools serving 110 students in Mississippi.
The top ranked special education public schools in Mississippi are Middle School For The Blind and Middle School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mississippi special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Schools in Mississippi (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middle School For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1252 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8200
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8200
Grades: PK-12
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Middle School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1253 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 68 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public schools in Mississippi?
The top ranked special education public schools in Mississippi include Middle School For The Blind and Middle School For The Deaf.
How many special education public schools are located in Mississippi?
2 special education public schools are located in Mississippi.
What is the racial composition of students in Mississippi?
Mississippi special education public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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