For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 702 students in 39429, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in 39429, MS are Jefferson Middle School and East Marion High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39429 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39429, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 39429, MS Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
611 Owens Street
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2786
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2786
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
East Marion High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-3006
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-3006
Grades: 7-12
| 345 students
39429, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1730 Hwy 44
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4591
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4591
Grades: 2-12
| 10 students
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936
Grades: 7-8
| 194 students
527 East Marion School Rd
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-1498
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-1498
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 39429, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in 39429, MS include Jefferson Middle School and East Marion High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39429?
2 public middle schools are located in 39429.
What is the racial composition of students in 39429?
39429 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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