For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,331 students in Winston County, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Winston County, MS are Nanih Waiya Attendance Center, Noxapater Attendance and Eiland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winston County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Winston County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Winston County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nanih Waiya Attendance Center
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4880 Highway 397
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-6770
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-6770
Gr: K-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Noxapater Attendance
(Math: 52% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
249 West Alice Street
Noxapater, MS 39346
(662) 773-4065
Noxapater, MS 39346
(662) 773-4065
Gr: K-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Eiland Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
83 Camile Street
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-9001
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-9001
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Winston County, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Winston County, MS include Nanih Waiya Attendance Center, Noxapater Attendance and Eiland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Winston County?
3 public middle schools are located in Winston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winston County?
Winston County public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Winston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Winston County include: Noxapater Attendance vs. Nanih Waiya Attendance Center, Nanih Waiya Attendance Center vs. Noxapater Attendance
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