Plantersville Middle School

PLANTERSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a regular public middle school located in the rural setting of Plantersville, Mississippi. Serving students from fifth to eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 221 students and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.2:1 with 24 full-time equivalent teachers. The school's MySchoolScout rating is 3.4 out of 10, ranking it at #749 among Mississippi’s 865 schools (14th percentile), indicating that the academic performance has room for improvement.

In ELA/Reading, 18% of students are proficient or above, and in Math, this figure is 25%. Despite these challenges, PLANTERSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL focuses on student development and offers a supportive environment within its rural community near Plantersville.

While current test scores at Plantersville Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.2:1, Plantersville Middle School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Plantersville 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.