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#574 of 863 schools in MS
Guntown Middle School
Middle School · Lee County School District · Guntown, MS
A Lee County School District middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O DRAWER 8, Guntown, MS 38849
- Math 55% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Guntown Middle School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Guntown 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,192/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Guntown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,018
Median home value
$147,000
Median rent
$938/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38849; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mooreville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 351 | Compare → |
| Plantersville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 5–8 | Not available | 221 | Compare → |
| Shannon Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 201 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lee County School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #6 of 13
- District spending per student
- $11,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Guntown Middle School is listed in LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Guntown Middle School
Guntown Middle School is a public middle school in Guntown, MS, part of Lee County School District, serving approximately 692 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #574 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Guntown Middle School
What grades does Guntown Middle School serve?
Guntown Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Guntown Middle School?
Guntown Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guntown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Guntown Middle School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Guntown Middle School rank in MS?
Guntown Middle School ranks #574 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Guntown Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Guntown Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Guntown Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Guntown Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Guntown Middle School a charter school?
No, Guntown Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Guntown Middle School a Title I school?
No, Guntown Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Guntown Middle School?
47.8% of students at Guntown 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
- 692
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (662) 348-8801
- Area population (ZIP 38849)
- 5,874
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
Official sources & links
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 38849; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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