Best Copiah County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,503 students in Copiah County, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Copiah County, MS are Wesson Attendance Center, Hazlehurst Middle School and Crystal Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Copiah County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Copiah County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Copiah County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wesson Attendance Center
(Math: 58% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1048 Grove Street
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-2221
Gr: K-12 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Hazlehurst Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
112 Marvin Minor Drive
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-3463
Gr: 6-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Crystal Springs Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2092 South Pat Harrison
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-2722
Gr: 5-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Copiah County, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Copiah County, MS include Wesson Attendance Center, Hazlehurst Middle School and Crystal Springs Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Copiah County?
3 public middle schools are located in Copiah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Copiah County?
Copiah County public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).

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