For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 185 students in Wilkinson County, MS.
The top ranked public middle school in Wilkinson County, MS is William Winans Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilkinson County, MS public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Wilkinson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wilkinson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William Winans Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
166 East Cherokee
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-0008
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-0008
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Wilkinson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1125 South Crosby Street
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-5081
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-5081
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wilkinson County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wilkinson County, MS include William Winans Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wilkinson County?
1 public middle schools are located in Wilkinson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkinson County?
Wilkinson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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