For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,212 students in 39203, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39203, MS are Lanier Junior/senior High School and Blackburn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39203 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39203, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 39203, MS Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lanier Junior/senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
833 Maple Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5369
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5369
Gr: 7-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Blackburn Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1311 W Pearl St
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5329
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5329
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 39203, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39203, MS include Lanier Junior/senior High School and Blackburn Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39203?
2 public middle schools are located in 39203.
What is the racial composition of students in 39203?
39203 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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