Williams-sullivan Middle School

Williams-Sullivan Middle School is a regular public middle school located in the remote rural area of Durant, Mississippi. Serving students from sixth through eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 219 students and employs 18 full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. The school's setting is quite isolated, surrounded by vast stretches of rural land.

Williams-Sullivan Middle School currently ranks #805 out of 865 schools in Mississippi, placing it in the 7th percentile overall and reflecting an academic score of 1.8/10 on MySchoolScout’s rating system. The school's proficiency rates in ELA/Reading are at 16% and in Math at 14%, indicating that there is room for improvement in these areas. Despite its challenges, Williams-Sullivan Middle School provides a supportive learning environment with dedicated teachers and small class sizes, which can be particularly beneficial in a remote area.

The school's setting offers unique opportunities to engage students in outdoor education and community activities that are closely tied to the rural landscape.

Located in a rural area, Williams-sullivan 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.