For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 934 students in Vicksburg, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Vicksburg, MS are Warren Central Junior High School and Vicksburg Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vicksburg, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Vicksburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Vicksburg, MS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warren Central Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1630 Rosa Temple Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 638-3981
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 638-3981
Gr: 7-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Vicksburg Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1533 Rosa Temple Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-1966
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-1966
Gr: 7-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Vicksburg, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Center For Alternative Programs (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2406 Grove Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 638-5122
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 638-5122
755 Hwy 27 South
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-2914
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-2914
Gr: 9 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Vicksburg, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Vicksburg, MS include Warren Central Junior High School and Vicksburg Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Vicksburg?
2 public middle schools are located in Vicksburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Vicksburg?
Vicksburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Vicksburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Vicksburg include: Vicksburg Junior High School vs. Warren Central Junior High School, Warren Central Junior High School vs. Vicksburg Junior High School
Recent Articles
School Leadership Matters: Evaluating a Principal
Learn how to evaluate a public school principal before enrolling by examining leadership stability, teacher support, communication, school culture, instructional priorities, discipline, family engagement, and measurable improvement efforts.
Comparing Before- and After-School Programs
Learn how to compare before- and after-school programs when choosing a public school, including hours, costs, staffing, safety, activities, enrollment rules, transportation, meals, and daily convenience for families.
Choosing a Public School During Budget Uncertainty
Learn which questions parents should ask when choosing a public school during budget uncertainty, including staffing, programs, class sizes, transportation, reserves, enrollment trends, and planned reductions ahead.