For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 398 students in Water Valley, MS.
The top-ranked public middle school in Water Valley, MS is Water Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Water Valley, MS public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Water Valley have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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 Water Valley, MS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Water Valley High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Markette Street
Water Valley, MS 38965
(662) 473-2468
Water Valley, MS 38965
(662) 473-2468
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Water Valley, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Water Valley, MS include Water Valley High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Water Valley?
1 public middle schools are located in Water Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Water Valley?
Water Valley public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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