For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 982 students in 39305, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39305, MS are Northeast Lauderdale Middle School and Magnolia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39305 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39305, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 39305, MS Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7763 Highway 39 North
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 483-3532
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 483-3532
Gr: 5-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Magnolia Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1350 24th Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4064
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4064
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 39305, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39305, MS include Northeast Lauderdale Middle School and Magnolia Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39305?
2 public middle schools are located in 39305.
What is the racial composition of students in 39305?
39305 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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