For the 2026 school year, there are 2 special education public schools serving 109 students in Mississippi.
The top-ranked special education public schools in Mississippi are Middle School For The Blind and Middle School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mississippi special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Schools in Mississippi (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middle School For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1252 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8200
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8200
Gr: 1-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Middle School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1253 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Gr: K-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public schools in Mississippi?
The top-ranked special education public schools in Mississippi include Middle School For The Blind and Middle School For The Deaf.
How many special education public schools are located in Mississippi?
2 special education public schools are located in Mississippi.
What is the racial composition of students in Mississippi?
Mississippi special education public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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