West Harrison Middle School serves 670 students in grades 7-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Harrison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
West Harrison Middle School's student population of 670 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
670 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Harrison Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
4%
Black
32%
47%
White
56%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 04/26/2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Harrison Middle School?
670 students attend West Harrison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of West Harrison Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Harrison Middle School?
West Harrison Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Harrison Middle School offer ?
West Harrison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is West Harrison Middle School part of?
West Harrison Middle School is part of Harrison Co School Dist School District.
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