Very Good
#163 of 863 schools in MS
Top 19% in state
Drew Hunter Middle School
Middle School · Sunflower Cty Cons School District · Drew, MS
A Sunflower Cty Cons School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
10 SWOOPE ROAD, Drew, MS 38737
- Math 51% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Drew Hunter Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 26 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Drew Hunter Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low241/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$29,696
Median home value
$81,500
Median rent
$653/mo
College educated
11.4%
Homeownership
43.6%
Poverty rate
39.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38737; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Sunflower AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Carver Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 4–6 | Not available | 257 | Compare → |
| Robert L Merritt Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 7–9 | Not available | 376 | Compare → |
| Ruleville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 143 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sunflower Cty Cons School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,163NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 40.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Drew Hunter Middle School is listed in SUNFLOWER CTY CONS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Drew Hunter Middle School
Drew Hunter Middle School is a public middle school in Drew, MS, part of Sunflower Cty Cons School District, serving approximately 79 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #163 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Drew Hunter Middle School
What grades does Drew Hunter Middle School serve?
Drew Hunter Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Drew Hunter Middle School?
Drew Hunter Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drew Hunter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Drew Hunter Middle School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Drew Hunter Middle School rank in MS?
Drew Hunter Middle School ranks #163 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Drew Hunter Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Drew Hunter Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Drew Hunter Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Drew Hunter Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Drew Hunter Middle School a charter school?
No, Drew Hunter Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Drew Hunter Middle School a Title I school?
No, Drew Hunter Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Drew Hunter Middle School?
100.0% of students at Drew Hunter Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 79
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sunflower County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (662) 745-8940
- Area population (ZIP 38737)
- 3,150
- Area median age
- 33.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38737; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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