For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 782 students in 39301, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in 39301, MS are Clarkdale High School and Southeast Lauderdale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39301 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39301, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 39301, MS Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarkdale High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7000 Highway 145
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-4463
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-4463
Gr: 7-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Southeast Lauderdale Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2535 Old Highway 19 S.e.
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 485-5751
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 485-5751
Gr: 5-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
39301, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 39301, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in 39301, MS include Clarkdale High School and Southeast Lauderdale Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39301?
2 public middle schools are located in 39301.
What is the racial composition of students in 39301?
39301 public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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