For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 707 students in Yazoo City, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Yazoo City, MS are Yazoo County Middle School and Woolfolk Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yazoo City, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Yazoo City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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 Yazoo City, MS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yazoo County Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
116 Panther Drive
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-1616
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-1616
Gr: 6-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Woolfolk Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
209 W. 5th St
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-2904
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-2904
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
215 East 5th Street
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-0985
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-0985
Gr: 3-12
Yazoo City, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
622 E.4th St.
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-4093
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-4093
Gr: PK-1 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Yazoo City, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Yazoo City, MS include Yazoo County Middle School and Woolfolk Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Yazoo City?
3 public middle schools are located in Yazoo City.
What is the racial composition of students in Yazoo City?
Yazoo City public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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