For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 563 students in Clarke County, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clarke County, MS are Enterprise Middle School and Quitman Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarke County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Clarke County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Clarke County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Enterprise Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
105 Short Street
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-7722
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-7722
Gr: 5-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Quitman Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 W. Lynda Street
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-1288
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-1288
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Quitman Alternative School
Alternative School
204 South Jackson Ave
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-1047
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-1047
Gr: 3-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Clarke County, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clarke County, MS include Enterprise Middle School and Quitman Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clarke County?
3 public middle schools are located in Clarke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County?
Clarke County public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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