For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 846 students in 39212, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in 39212, MS are Peeples Middle School and Cardozo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39212 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39212, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
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 39212, MS Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peeples Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2940 Belvedere Drive
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-5660
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-5660
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Cardozo Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3180 Mcdowell Rd Ext
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-5635
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-5635
Grades: 6-8
| 573 students
39212, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 East Santa Clair Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4327
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4327
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
330 Judy Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
210 Daniel Lake Boulevard
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4309
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4309
Grades: 6-8
| 301 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 39212, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in 39212, MS include Peeples Middle School and Cardozo Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39212?
2 public middle schools are located in 39212.
What is the racial composition of students in 39212?
39212 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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