For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 802 students in 39307, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39307, MS are Northwest Junior High School and George Washington Carver Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39307 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39307, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 39307, MS Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4400 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4099
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4099
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
George Washington Carver Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 44th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4484
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4484
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
39307, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lauderdale County Educational & Skills (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
915 Hwy 19 North
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 581-3518
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 581-3518
Gr: K-12
601 59th Ave
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-3541
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-3541
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3951 12th Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-1683
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-1683
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3930 14th Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Gr: PK-3 | 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 39307, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39307, MS include Northwest Junior High School and George Washington Carver Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39307?
2 public middle schools are located in 39307.
What is the racial composition of students in 39307?
39307 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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