For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 220 students in 38603, MS.
The top-ranked public middle school in 38603, MS is Ashland Middle-high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 38603 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 38603, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 38603, MS Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashland Middle-high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17 School Street
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6247
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6247
Gr: 7-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
38603, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
123 School Street
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6485
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6485
Gr: 6-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 38603, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38603, MS include Ashland Middle-high School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38603?
1 public middle schools are located in 38603.
What is the racial composition of students in 38603?
38603 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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