For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,764 students in Scott County, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Scott County, MS are Sebastopol Attendance Center, Lake Middle School and Scott Central Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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 Scott County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sebastopol Attendance Center
(Math: 67% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17194 Hwy 21 North, Hwy 21 Nor
Sebastopol, MS 39359
(601) 625-8654
Sebastopol, MS 39359
(601) 625-8654
Gr: PK-12 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 5-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Scott Central Attendance Center
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2415 Old Jackson Road
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Gr: PK-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
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%
Rank: #55.
Hawkins Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
803 Oak Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-1474
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-1474
Gr: 5-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Scott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
24442 Hwy 80
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Gr: K-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Scott County, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Scott County, MS include Sebastopol Attendance Center, Lake Middle School and Scott Central Attendance Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Scott County?
5 public middle schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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