For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,897 students in Smith County, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Smith County, MS are Mize Attendance Center, Raleigh High School and Taylorsville Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smith County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Smith County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Smith County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mize Attendance Center
(Math: 62% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 School Dr
Mize, MS 39116
(601) 733-2242
Mize, MS 39116
(601) 733-2242
Gr: PK-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Raleigh High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
491 Magnolia Drive
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4261
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4261
Gr: 7-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Taylorsville Attendance Center
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
324 Hester Street
Taylorsville, MS 39168
(601) 785-6942
Taylorsville, MS 39168
(601) 785-6942
Gr: PK-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Community Learning Center
Alternative School
469 Magnolia Drive
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4796
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4796
Gr: 3-12
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What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Smith County, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Smith County, MS include Mize Attendance Center, Raleigh High School and Taylorsville Attendance Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Smith County?
4 public middle schools are located in Smith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Smith County?
Smith County public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% 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 Smith County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Smith County include: Taylorsville Attendance Center vs. Mize Attendance Center, Mize Attendance Center vs. Taylorsville Attendance Center, Raleigh High School vs. Mize Attendance Center
