For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 247 students in Lake, MS.
The top ranked public middle school in Lake, MS is Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake, MS public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lake, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1770 East Scott Road
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3614
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3614
Grades: 5-8
| 247 students
Lake, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
24442 Hwy 80
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Grades: K-12
| 545 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lake, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lake, MS include Lake Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lake?
1 public middle schools are located in Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake?
Lake public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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