For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,358 students in 39203, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in 39203, MS are Lanier High School and Blackburn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39203 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39203, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 39203, MS Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lanier High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
833 W Maple Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5369
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5369
Grades: 7-12
| 863 students
Rank: #22.
Blackburn Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1311 W Pearl Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5329
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5329
Grades: 6-8
| 495 students
39203, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1593 W Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5336
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5336
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1017 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5304
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5304
Grades: PK-5
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 39203, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in 39203, MS include Lanier High School and Blackburn Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39203?
2 public middle schools are located in 39203.
What is the racial composition of students in 39203?
39203 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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