For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 195 students in 39345, MS.
The top ranked public middle school in 39345, MS is N H Pilate Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 39345 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39345, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 39345, MS Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
N H Pilate Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
531 E. Church Street
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3926
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3926
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
39345, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 150
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3926
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3926
Grades: 5-8
| 356 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 39345, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in 39345, MS include N H Pilate Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39345?
1 public middle schools are located in 39345.
What is the racial composition of students in 39345?
39345 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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