For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 268 students in 39730, MS.
The top ranked public middle school in 39730, MS is Belle Shivers Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 39730 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39730, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 39730, MS Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belle Shivers Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
518 West Vine Street
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-2649
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-2649
Gr: 5-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
39730, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aberdeen Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
605 West Commerce St
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-3012
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-3012
Gr: 2-12
518 West Vine Street
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-2649
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-2649
Gr: 4-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
316 N Franklin
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-6241
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-6241
Gr: 6-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 39730, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in 39730, MS include Belle Shivers Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39730?
1 public middle schools are located in 39730.
What is the racial composition of students in 39730?
39730 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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