For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 320 students in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Belhaven are Bailey Middle Apac School and Lanier High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson, MS public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bailey Middle Apac School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 N State Street
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-5343
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-5343
Grades: 6-8
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Lanier High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
833 W Maple Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5369
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5369
Grades: 7-12
| 863 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson, MS include Bailey Middle Apac School and Lanier High School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson?
the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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