Roger Amos Mcmurtry School serves 21 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Roger Amos Mcmurtry School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
29%
47%
White
71%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Roger Amos Mcmurtry Adm School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Roger Amos Mcmurtry School?
The graduation rate of Roger Amos Mcmurtry School is 50%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Roger Amos Mcmurtry School?
21 students attend Roger Amos Mcmurtry School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Roger Amos Mcmurtry School students are White, and 29% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roger Amos Mcmurtry School?
Roger Amos Mcmurtry School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Roger Amos Mcmurtry School offer ?
Roger Amos Mcmurtry School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roger Amos Mcmurtry School part of?
Roger Amos Mcmurtry School is part of Roger Amos Mcmurtry Adm School District.
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