For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 593 students in 39501, MS.
The top ranked public middle school in 39501, MS is Gulfport Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 39501 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39501, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 39501, MS Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gulfport Central Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1310 42nd Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 870-1035
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 870-1035
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
39501, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1526 Mill Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-4656
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-4656
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8949
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8949
Grades: 7
| 482 students
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Grades: 8
| 498 students
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Grades: 7-8
| 1,103 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 39501, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in 39501, MS include Gulfport Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39501?
1 public middle schools are located in 39501.
What is the racial composition of students in 39501?
39501 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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