Below Average
#691 of 863 schools in MS
Yazoo County Middle School
Middle School · Yazoo Co School Dist · Yazoo City, MS
A Yazoo Co School Dist middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
116 PANTHER DRIVE, Yazoo City, MS 39194
- Math 34% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Yazoo County Middle School score 29% 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 14 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (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 35 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 Yazoo County 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$33,281
Median home value
$108,400
Median rent
$789/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
45.6%
Poverty rate
39%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39194; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Yazoo Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Yazoo County Middle School is listed in YAZOO CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yazoo County Middle School
Yazoo County Middle School is a public middle school in Yazoo City, MS, part of Yazoo Co School Dist, serving approximately 275 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #691 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yazoo County Middle School
What grades does Yazoo County Middle School serve?
Yazoo County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Yazoo County Middle School?
Yazoo County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yazoo County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yazoo County Middle School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yazoo County Middle School rank in MS?
Yazoo County Middle School ranks #691 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Yazoo County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Yazoo County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Yazoo County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yazoo County Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Yazoo County Middle School a charter school?
No, Yazoo County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yazoo County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Yazoo County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yazoo County Middle School?
100.0% of students at Yazoo County 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 275
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Yazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (662) 746-1596
- Area population (ZIP 39194)
- 19,699
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 39194; 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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