For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 548 students in Vancleave, MS.
The top ranked public middle school in Vancleave, MS is Vancleave Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vancleave, MS public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Vancleave have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Vancleave, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vancleave Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4725 Bulldog Lane
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3800
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Vancleave, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
13724 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 826-2177
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 826-2177
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Vancleave, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Vancleave, MS include Vancleave Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Vancleave?
1 public middle schools are located in Vancleave.
What is the racial composition of students in Vancleave?
Vancleave public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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