Serving 249 students in grades 6-8, George 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 was 24% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)21%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
3%
Black
(15-16)57%
49%
White
(15-16)41%
45%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% MS state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% MS state average).
How many students attend George Middle School?
249 students attend George Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of George Middle School students are Black, 41% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Middle School?
George Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does George Middle School offer ?
George Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is George Middle School part of?
George Middle School is part of Carroll County School District.
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