Serving 362 students in grades 6-8, Nichols 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 21% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nichols Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Canton, MS school district, encompassing approximately 191.9 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nichols Middle School's student population of 362 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Perseverance Conquers All
School Rankings
Nichols 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 Nichols Middle School is 0.35, 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
#749 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
79%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
40%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-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 Nichols Middle School's ranking?
Nichols Middle School is ranked #749 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Nichols Middle School often compared to?
Nichols Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huey L Porter Middle School, Germantown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Nichols Middle School?
362 students attend Nichols Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Nichols Middle School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nichols Middle School?
Nichols Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nichols Middle School offer ?
Nichols Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nichols Middle School part of?
Nichols Middle School is part of Canton School District.
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