For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 511 students in Morton, MS.
The top ranked public middle school in Morton, MS is Bettye Mae Jack Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morton, MS public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Morton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Morton, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
128 M.l. King Drive
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-6977
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-6977
Grades: 5-8
| 511 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Morton, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Morton, MS include Bettye Mae Jack Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Morton?
1 public middle schools are located in Morton.
What is the racial composition of students in Morton?
Morton public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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