Serving 243 students in grades 6-8, Nettleton Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Attendance Zone: Nettleton Junior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Nettleton school district, covering approximately 98.3 square miles. The zone is located in Nettleton, MS, with a typical drive to the school of 20-30 minutes and an average distance of 15 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 20.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nettleton Junior High School's student population of 243 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nettleton Junior High School is 0.58, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
24%
45%
White
59%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
How many students attend Nettleton Junior High School?
243 students attend Nettleton Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Nettleton Junior High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nettleton Junior High School?
Nettleton Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nettleton Junior High School offer ?
Nettleton Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Nettleton Junior High School part of?
Nettleton Junior High School is part of Nettleton School District.
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