Kirksey Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jackson, Mississippi 39206 · Jackson Public Schools
#121 of 181 middle schools in Mississippi
#12840 of 15,369 nationally
About Kirksey Middle School
Kirksey Middle School is a public middle located in Jackson, in the Jackson Public Schools school district of Mississippi, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 389 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 25.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 121st of 181 ranked middle schools in Mississippi. Its strongest component is students per teacher (69th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 389.
There are 42 schools in Jackson; Kirksey Middle School ranks 8th of 40 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)23%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Kirksey Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 23%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Kirksey Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
North Jackson Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students · 328 m away
Callaway High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–13
994 students · 479 m away
Green Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students · 1.7 km away
McWillie Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students · 2.6 km away
Midtown Public Charter School
Jackson · Charter middle · Grades PK–8
420 students · 2.8 km away
Boyd Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students · 2.9 km away
Smilow Prep
Jackson · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
521 students · 3.0 km away
Smilow Collegiate
Jackson · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
547 students · 3.0 km away
Spann Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students · 3.8 km away
Revive Collegiate
Jackson · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
367 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Mississippi with a comparable Enrollment.
Laurel Middle School
Laurel · Public middle · Grades 7–8
388 students
Pass Christian Middle School
Pass Christian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
384 students
Leake Central Junior High School
Carthage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
383 students
Natchez Middle
Natchez · Public middle · Grades 7–8
397 students
South Pontotoc Middle School
Pontotoc · Public middle · Grades 6–8
379 students
Lovett Elementary School
Clinton · Public middle · Grades 6–6
375 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kirksey Middle School a good school?
Kirksey Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 25.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #121 of 181 in Mississippi. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Kirksey Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Kirksey Middle School ranks #121 of 181 middle schools in Mississippi and #12840 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kirksey Middle School?
Kirksey Middle School had 389 students in 2025.
Is Kirksey Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Kirksey Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kirksey Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kirksey Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.