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Best Laurel Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,876 students in Laurel, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Laurel, MS are West Jones High School, Northeast Jones High School and Laurel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laurel, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Laurel have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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 Laurel, MS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Jones High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
254 Springhill Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 729-8144
Gr: 7-12 | 1,574 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Jones High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
68 Northeast Drive
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 425-2347
Gr: 7-12 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Laurel Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Grandview Drive
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
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Jones County Learning Center
Alternative School
301 N. Deason Street
Laurel, MS 39441
(601) 649-8080
Gr: 3-12
Rank: n/an/a
Laurel Education Center
Alternative School
795 South 19th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-5195
Gr: 4-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Laurel, Mississippi

Laurel, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Mason Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2726 Old Bay Springs Road
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-0393
Gr: PK-3 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Shady Grove Elementary School (Closed 2009)
4524 Highway 15 North
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 426-6632
Gr: K-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Sharon Elementary School (Closed 2009)
4356 Sharon Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 428-1980
Gr: K-6 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Stainton Elementary School (Closed 2011)
795 South 19th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 426-6437
Gr: K-5
The Star Reach Center (Closed 2013)
663 Magnolia Rd
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 649-7827
Gr: 2-6
Stewart Jones Middle School (Closed 2010)
1125 North Fifth Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-5312
Gr: 7-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Laurel, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Laurel, MS include West Jones High School, Northeast Jones High School and Laurel Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Laurel?
6 public middle schools are located in Laurel.
What is the racial composition of students in Laurel?
Laurel public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% 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 Laurel are often viewed compared to one another?

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