For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 744 students in Yazoo County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Yazoo County, MS are Yazoo County Middle School and Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yazoo County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Yazoo County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Yazoo County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yazoo County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
116 Panther Drive
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-1596
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-1596
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School
(Math: 5% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
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
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Yazoo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
622 E.4th St.
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-4093
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-4093
Grades: PK-1
| 292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Yazoo County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Yazoo County, MS include Yazoo County Middle School and Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Yazoo County?
3 public middle schools are located in Yazoo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yazoo County?
Yazoo County public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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