For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 380 students in 39440, MS.
The top-ranked public middle school in 39440, MS is Laurel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39440 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39440, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 39440, MS Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurel Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Grandview Drive
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-5312
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-5312
Gr: 7-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Jones Co Career & Tech Educational Center
Vocational School
2409 Moose Drive
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 425-2378
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 425-2378
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Laurel Education Center
Alternative School
795 South 19th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-5195
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-5195
Gr: 4-12
39440, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2726 Old Bay Springs Road
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-0393
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-0393
Gr: PK-3 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 39440, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39440, MS include Laurel Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39440?
3 public middle schools are located in 39440.
What is the racial composition of students in 39440?
39440 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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