Kemper County Middle School

Kemper County Middle School is a regular public middle school located in the remote rural area of DeKalb, Mississippi. Serving students from sixth through eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 162 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1 with 16 full-time equivalent teachers. The academic performance at Kemper County Middle School reflects room for improvement, as indicated by its MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and a state ranking of #591 out of 865 schools in Mississippi.

Specifically, the school shows that 20% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 29% in Math. Despite these challenges, Kemper County Middle School continues to focus on student development and support within its unique rural setting. The school's location offers a close-knit community where teachers and staff work closely with families to ensure each student receives the attention they need.

With an enrollment of 162 students, Kemper County Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Kemper County Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.