For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 552 students in Holmes County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Holmes County, MS are Williams-sullivan Middle School and S V Marshall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holmes County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Holmes County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Holmes County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williams-sullivan Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14494 Highway 51
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Grades: 6-8
| 219 students
Rank: #22.
S V Marshall Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12572 Highway 12
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Grades: 6-8
| 333 students
Rank: n/an/a
Graduates Within Reach Academy
Alternative School
32 School Street
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5637
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5637
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Holmes County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
65 West Madison Street
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-3429
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-3429
Grades: K-12
| 474 students
3877 Highway 51 South
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 468-2116
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 468-2116
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Holmes County Career Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
77 Kickernick Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9749 Brozville Road, P. O. Box
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Grades: 9-12
| 744 students
Holmes Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
32 School Street
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5637
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5637
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9479 Brozville Road, P. O. Box
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-0875
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-0875
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
209 Pine Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-1333
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-1333
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
147 Headstart Road
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5026
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5026
Grades: 6-8
| 184 students
12572 Highway 12
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5226
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5226
Grades: K-8
| 817 students
12572 Highway 12
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5113
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5113
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
96 Rockport Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
14494 Highway 51
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Grades: PK-8
| 305 students
14494 Highway 51 South
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Holmes County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Holmes County, MS include Williams-sullivan Middle School and S V Marshall Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Holmes County?
3 public middle schools are located in Holmes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Holmes County?
Holmes County public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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