Best 39213 Mississippi Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,264 students in 39213, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39213, MS are Northwest Middle School, Bailey Apac Middle School and Powell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39213 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39213, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).

Best 39213, MS Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7020 Highway 49 North
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Bailey Apac Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7020 Us 49 North
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Powell Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3655 Livingston Road
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3580
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Capital City Alternative School
Alternative School
2221 Boling Street
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3608
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Morrison Academic Advancement Center
Alternative School
1224 Eminence Row
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3695
Gr: 1-7

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 39213, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39213, MS include Northwest Middle School, Bailey Apac Middle School and Powell Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39213?
5 public middle schools are located in 39213.
What is the racial composition of students in 39213?
39213 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).

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