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Best Mississippi Charter Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 Public Middle Schools in Mississippi (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joel E. Smilow Prep
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
787 E. Northside Drive
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1012 W 2nd Street
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
309 W Mcdowell Rd
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W. Washington Street
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3697
Gr: 6-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Midtown Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4759 I 55
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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