For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,503 students in Union County, MS. The top ranked public middle schools in Union County, MS are West Union Attendance Center, East Union Attendance Center and Ingomar Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Union County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Union County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Union Attendance Center
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1610 St Hwy 30 West
Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 534-6745
Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 534-6745
Grades: PK-12
| 686 students
Rank: #22.
East Union Attendance Center
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1548 St Hwy 9 South
Blue Springs, MS 38828
(662) 534-6920
Blue Springs, MS 38828
(662) 534-6920
Grades: PK-12
| 986 students
Rank: #33.
Ingomar Attendance Center
(Math: 73% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1384 Cr 101
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-5463
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-5463
Grades: PK-12
| 668 students
Rank: #44.
Myrtle Attendance Center
(Math: 66% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1008 Hawk Avenue
Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 988-2416
Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 988-2416
Grades: PK-12
| 707 students
Rank: #55.
New Albany Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Apple Street
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1820
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1820
Grades: 6-8
| 456 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Albany/s.tippah/union Co. Alt
Alternative School
915 Denmill Road
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 538-4100
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 538-4100
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Union County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Union County, MS include West Union Attendance Center, East Union Attendance Center and Ingomar Attendance Center. Union County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public middle schools are located in Union County?
6 public middle schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Union County include: East Union Attendance Center vs. West Union Attendance Center, Myrtle Attendance Center vs. West Union Attendance Center, West Union Attendance Center vs. East Union Attendance Center
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