Serving 328 students in grades 5-8, O.m. Mcnair 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 5% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O.m. Mcnair Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
O.m. Mcnair Middle School's student population of 328 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
O.m. Mcnair 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 O.m. Mcnair Middle School is 0.06, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#800 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
97%
47%
White
2%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O.m. Mcnair Middle School's ranking?
O.m. Mcnair Middle School is ranked #800 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend O.m. Mcnair Middle School?
328 students attend O.m. Mcnair Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of O.m. Mcnair Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O.m. Mcnair Middle School?
O.m. Mcnair Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does O.m. Mcnair Middle School offer ?
O.m. Mcnair Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is O.m. Mcnair Middle School part of?
O.m. Mcnair Middle School is part of Humphreys Co School District.
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