Nichols Middle School

529 North Mace Street
Canton, MS 39046
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 388 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 top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nichols Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Nichols Middle School's student population of 388 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

Nichols Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nichols Middle School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#491 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
58%
47%
18%
42%
25-29%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
5%
Black
84%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.28
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
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 #491 out of 805 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?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% 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?
388 students attend Nichols Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Nichols Middle School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nichols Middle School?
Nichols Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
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 Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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