For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,063 students in 39759, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in 39759, MS are Socsd/msu Partnership Middle School and Armstrong Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39759 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39759, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 39759, MS Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Socsd/msu Partnership Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11200 Ms Hwy 182
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4181
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4181
Grades: 6-7
| 692 students
Rank: #22.
Armstrong Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 Mckee Street
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4070
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4070
Grades: 8
| 371 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Learning Center Alternative
Alternative School
2926 Sisteenth Section Road
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1462
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1462
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
39759, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2926 Sixteenth Section Road
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1462
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1462
Grades: PK-6
| 314 students
200-c Dr Martin Luther King Dr
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4100
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4100
Grades: 5
| 350 students
200-c Dr. Martin Luther King D
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4160
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4160
Grades: 3-4
| 711 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 39759, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in 39759, MS include Socsd/msu Partnership Middle School and Armstrong Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39759?
3 public middle schools are located in 39759.
What is the racial composition of students in 39759?
39759 public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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