For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,331 students in Winston County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Winston County, MS are Nanih Waiya Attendance Center, Noxapater Attendance Center and Eiland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winston County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Winston County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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 Winston County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nanih Waiya Attendance Center
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4880 Hwy. 397
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-6770
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-6770
Grades: K-12
| 522 students
Rank: #22.
Noxapater Attendance Center
(Math: 52% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
249 West Alice Street
Noxapater, MS 39346
(662) 773-4065
Noxapater, MS 39346
(662) 773-4065
Grades: K-12
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
Eiland Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
83 Camile Street
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-9001
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-9001
Grades: 6-8
| 345 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Winston County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Winston County, MS include Nanih Waiya Attendance Center, Noxapater Attendance Center and Eiland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Winston County?
3 public middle schools are located in Winston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winston County?
Winston County public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% 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 Winston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Winston County include: Noxapater Attendance Center vs. Nanih Waiya Attendance Center, Nanih Waiya Attendance Center vs. Noxapater Attendance Center
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