Needs Improvement
#803 of 863 schools in MS
South Pike JR High
Middle School · South Pike School Dist · Magnolia, MS
A South Pike School Dist middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
275 West Myrtle Street, Magnolia, MS 39652
- Math 33% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs MS 40% (2025)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Pike JR High score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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 29 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 South Pike JR High 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated874/100K
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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
$34,142
Median home value
$83,900
Median rent
$685/mo
College educated
10%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
30.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39652; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
South Pike School Dist
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,390NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Pike JR High is listed in SOUTH PIKE SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Pike JR High
South Pike JR High is a public middle school in Magnolia, MS, part of South Pike School Dist, serving approximately 255 students in grades 7th-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #803 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Pike JR High
What grades does South Pike JR High serve?
South Pike JR High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend South Pike JR High?
South Pike JR High has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Pike JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Pike JR High is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Pike JR High rank in MS?
South Pike JR High ranks #803 of 863 schools in MS.
What is South Pike JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
South Pike JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 South Pike JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Pike JR High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Pike JR High a charter school?
No, South Pike JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Pike JR High a Title I school?
No, South Pike JR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Pike JR High?
100.0% of students at South Pike JR High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 255
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pike County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (601) 783-0425
- Area population (ZIP 39652)
- 8,522
- Area average commute
- 35.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 39652; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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