For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,884 students in Tishomingo County, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tishomingo County, MS are Belmont Schools, Tishomingo Elementary School and Iuka Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tishomingo County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Tishomingo County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Tishomingo County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belmont Schools
(Math: 68% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9 School Drive
Belmont, MS 38827
(662) 454-7924
Belmont, MS 38827
(662) 454-7924
Gr: K-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Tishomingo Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
34 A Monroe St
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6800
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6800
Gr: K-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Iuka Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
507 West Quitman
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-3316
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-3316
Gr: 5-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Burnsville Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23 Washington St.
Burnsville, MS 38833
(662) 427-9226
Burnsville, MS 38833
(662) 427-9226
Gr: K-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Tishomingo Co Alternative School
Alternative School
34a Monroe St
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6800
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6800
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Tishomingo County, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tishomingo County, MS include Belmont Schools, Tishomingo Elementary School and Iuka Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tishomingo County?
5 public middle schools are located in Tishomingo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tishomingo County?
Tishomingo County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Tishomingo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tishomingo County include: Belmont Schools vs. Tishomingo Elementary School
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