For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 702 students in Columbia, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Columbia, MS are Jefferson Middle School and East Marion High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Columbia, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
611 Owens Street
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2786
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2786
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
East Marion High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-3006
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-3006
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Columbia, Mississippi 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1730 Hwy 44
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4591
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4591
Gr: 2-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936
Gr: 7-8 | 194 students Minority enrollment: 64%
527 East Marion School Rd
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-1498
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-1498
Gr: 4-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Columbia, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Columbia, MS include Jefferson Middle School and East Marion High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Columbia?
2 public middle schools are located in Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia?
Columbia public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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