For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 511 students in 39117, MS.
The top ranked public middle school in 39117, MS is Bettye Mae Jack Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 39117 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39117, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 39117, MS Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
128 M.l. King Drive
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-6977
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-6977
Gr: 5-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 39117, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in 39117, MS include Bettye Mae Jack Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39117?
1 public middle schools are located in 39117.
What is the racial composition of students in 39117?
39117 public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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