For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 686 students in 39157, MS.
The top ranked public middle school in 39157, MS is Old Town Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 39157 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39157, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 39157, MS Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Town Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 Sunnybrook Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 898-8730
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 898-8730
Gr: 6-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 39157, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in 39157, MS include Old Town Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39157?
1 public middle schools are located in 39157.
What is the racial composition of students in 39157?
39157 public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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