Serving 674 students in grades 6-8, Guntown 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 44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 674 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Guntown Middle School serves the northern part of Guntown, MS, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 152.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.5 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 11.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Guntown Middle School's student population of 674 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
674 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Guntown Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guntown Middle School is 0.42, 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
#464 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
17%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
74%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guntown Middle School's ranking?
Guntown Middle School is ranked #464 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Guntown Middle School often compared to?
Guntown Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mooreville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Guntown Middle School?
674 students attend Guntown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Guntown Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Guntown Middle School?
Guntown Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Guntown Middle School offer ?
Guntown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Guntown Middle School part of?
Guntown Middle School is part of Lee County School District.
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