For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 858 students in 39213, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in 39213, MS are Northwest Middle School, Bailey Middle Apac School and Powell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 53% (majority Black).
Best 39213, MS ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7020 Highway 49 N
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Gr: 6-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Bailey Middle Apac School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 N State Street
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-5343
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-5343
Gr: 6-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Powell Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3655 Livingston Road
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3580
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3580
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Capital City Alternative School
Alternative School
2221 Boling Street
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3608
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3608
Gr: 4-12
39213, Mississippi ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2601 Ivanhoe Dr
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3507
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3507
Gr: 3-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3535 Albermarle Road
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
4215 Sunset Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Gr: PK-2 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
3535 Albermarle Road
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Morrison Academic Advancement Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1224 Eminence Row
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3695
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 Middle Apac School and Powell Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39213?
4 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 53% (majority Black).
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