For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 588 students in 39581, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in 39581, MS are William M Colmer Middle School and Exceptional School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39581 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39581, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 39581, MS Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William M Colmer Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3112 Eden Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6473
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6473
Gr: 7-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Exceptional School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4311 Hospital Road
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 762-1457
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 762-1457
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 39581, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in 39581, MS include William M Colmer Middle School and Exceptional School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39581?
2 public middle schools are located in 39581.
What is the racial composition of students in 39581?
39581 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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