For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 541 students in Hurley, MS.
The top-ranked public middle school in Hurley, MS is East Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hurley, MS public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Hurley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hurley, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Central Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21725 Slider Road, Po Box 13 H
Hurley, MS 39555
(228) 283-3170
Hurley, MS 39555
(228) 283-3170
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hurley, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hurley, MS include East Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hurley?
1 public middle schools are located in Hurley.
What is the racial composition of students in Hurley?
Hurley public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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