For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 charter public middle schools serving 2,268 students in Mississippi.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public middle schools in Mississippi are Joel E. Smilow Prep, Clarksdale Collegiate and Reimagine Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mississippi charter public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Charter ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Mississippi (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joel E. Smilow Prep
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
787 E. Northside Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Gr: 5-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #22.
Clarksdale Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1012 W 2nd Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 351-0106
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 351-0106
Gr: K-7 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Reimagine Prep
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
309 W Mcdowell Rd
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 941-0844
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 941-0844
Gr: 5-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #44.
Leflore Legacy Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 W. Washington Street
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3697
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3697
Gr: 6-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Midtown ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4759 I 55
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 354-7770
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 354-7770
Gr: 4-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public middle schools in Mississippi?
The top ranked charter public middle schools in Mississippi include Joel E. Smilow Prep, Clarksdale Collegiate and Reimagine Prep.
How many charter public middle schools are located in Mississippi?
5 charter public middle schools are located in Mississippi.
What is the racial composition of students in Mississippi?
Mississippi charter public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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