For the 2026 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 46% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39429, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
611 Owens Street
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2786
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2786
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
East Marion High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-3006
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-3006
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
39429, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1730 Hwy 44
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4591
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4591
Gr: 2-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936
Gr: 7-8 | 194 students Minority enrollment: 64%
527 East Marion School Rd
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-1498
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-1498
Gr: 4-8
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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