Serving 793 students in grades 6-8, Grenada Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 793 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grenada Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Grenada, MS school district, encompassing approximately 449.4 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located nearly 19.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grenada Middle School's student population of 793 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
793 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
28 acres
School Motto
A happy medium
School Rankings
Grenada Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grenada Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#340 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
51%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.6%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grenada Middle School's ranking?
Grenada Middle School is ranked #340 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Grenada Middle School?
793 students attend Grenada Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Grenada Middle School students are Black, 46% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grenada Middle School?
Grenada Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grenada Middle School offer ?
Grenada Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grenada Middle School part of?
Grenada Middle School is part of Grenada School District.
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