Below Average
#770 of 863 schools in MS
Plantersville Middle School
Middle School · Lee County School District · Plantersville, MS
A Lee County School District middle school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 129, Plantersville, MS 38862
- Math 26% vs MS 51% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs MS 45% (2025)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plantersville Middle School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (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 38 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Plantersville 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average511/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$51,688
Median home value
$136,900
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
30.3%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38862; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupelo Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–11 | 3.9 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Lakeview Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Tupelo Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 7–8 | 4.8 mi | 1,062 | Compare → |
| Milam Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6 | 5.0 mi | 542 | 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.
Lee County School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #11 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
Plantersville Middle School is listed in LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plantersville Middle School
Plantersville Middle School is a public middle school in Plantersville, MS, part of Lee County School District, serving approximately 221 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #770 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plantersville Middle School
What grades does Plantersville Middle School serve?
Plantersville Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Plantersville Middle School?
Plantersville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plantersville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plantersville Middle School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plantersville Middle School rank in MS?
Plantersville Middle School ranks #770 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Plantersville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Plantersville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Plantersville Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plantersville Middle School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Plantersville Middle School a charter school?
No, Plantersville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plantersville Middle School a Title I school?
No, Plantersville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plantersville Middle School?
71.9% of students at Plantersville 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 221
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.7%
- Phone
- (662) 842-4690
- Area population (ZIP 38862)
- 2,000
- Area median age
- 47
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 38862; 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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