For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 515 students in 39051, MS.
The top-ranked public middle school in 39051, MS is Leake Central Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39051 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39051, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 39051, MS Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leake Central Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Martin Luther King Drive
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8909
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8909
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
107 Braves Boulevard
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8500
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8500
Gr: K-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
39051, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
673 Mars Hill Rd
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7137
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7137
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
7100 Hwy 429
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7896
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7896
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 39051, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39051, MS include Leake Central Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39051?
2 public middle schools are located in 39051.
What is the racial composition of students in 39051?
39051 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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