For the 2025 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 40% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Scott County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sebastopol Attendance Center
(Math: 60% | 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
Grades: PK-12
| 684 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1770 East Scott Road
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3614
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3614
Grades: 5-8
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Scott Central Attendance Center
(Math: 48% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2415 Old Jackson Road
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Grades: PK-12
| 871 students
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
Grades: 5-8
| 511 students
Rank: #55.
Hawkins Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
803 Oak Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-1474
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-1474
Grades: 5-8
| 451 students
Scott County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
24442 Hwy 80
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Grades: K-12
| 545 students
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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