Serving 294 students in grades 6-8, B F Liddell Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
B F Liddell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
B F Liddell Middle School's student population of 294 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
294 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
B F Liddell Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of B F Liddell Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#786 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
47%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
42%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%

Black
95%
47%

White
n/a
42%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
6%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is B F Liddell Middle School's ranking?
B F Liddell Middle School is ranked #786 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend B F Liddell Middle School?
294 students attend B F Liddell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of B F Liddell Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of B F Liddell Middle School?
B F Liddell Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does B F Liddell Middle School offer ?
B F Liddell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is B F Liddell Middle School part of?
B F Liddell Middle School is part of Noxubee County School District.
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