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Best Mississippi Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 5,126 students in Mississippi.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Mississippi are West Lincoln School, Long Beach Middle School and Center Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mississippi blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Mississippi (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Lincoln School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
948 Jackson Liberty Drive Sw
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4600
Gr: K-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Long Beach Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
204 N Cleveland Avenue
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-3370
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Center Hill Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8756 Forest Hill Irene
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 892-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Bayou View Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
212 43rd Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4633
Gr: 6-8 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Oak Grove Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2543 Old Hwy.24
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-4634
Gr: 6-8 | 1,286 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Pass Christian Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
280 West Second Street
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-5220
Gr: 6-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Pearl River Central Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7391 Hwy 11
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-5654
Gr: 6-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Mississippi?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Mississippi include West Lincoln School, Long Beach Middle School and Center Hill Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Mississippi?
7 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Mississippi.
What is the racial composition of students in Mississippi?
Mississippi blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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