For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 charter public middle schools serving 1,616 students in Mississippi.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public middle schools in Mississippi are Joel E. Smilow Prep, Reimagine Prep and Leflore Legacy Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mississippi charter public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public Middle Schools in Mississippi (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joel E. Smilow Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
787 E. Northside Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Grades: 5-8
| 577 students
Rank: #22.
Reimagine Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 W Mcdowell Rd
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 941-0844
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 941-0844
Grades: 5-8
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Leflore Legacy Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 W. Washington Street
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3697
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3697
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #44.
Midtown Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4759 I 55
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 354-7770
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 354-7770
Grades: 4-8
| 284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public middle schools in Mississippi?
The top ranked charter public middle schools in Mississippi include Joel E. Smilow Prep, Reimagine Prep and Leflore Legacy Academy.
How many charter public middle schools are located in Mississippi?
4 charter public middle schools are located in Mississippi.
What is the racial composition of students in Mississippi?
Mississippi charter public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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