For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 903 students in 39046, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39046, MS are Shirley D. Simmons Middle School, Huey L. Porter Middle School and Nichols Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39046 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39046, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 39046, MS Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
820 Sulphur Springs Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-2406
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-2406
Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Huey L. Porter Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
551 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1815
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1815
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
Nichols Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
529 North Mace Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3741
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3741
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Canton Educational Services Center
Alternative School
529 Mace Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5010
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5010
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 39046, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39046, MS include Shirley D. Simmons Middle School, Huey L. Porter Middle School and Nichols Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39046?
4 public middle schools are located in 39046.
What is the racial composition of students in 39046?
39046 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).