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Mississippi Public Middle Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Public Middle Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Mississippi

The average student-teacher ratio in Mississippi public middle schools is approximately 13:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1 10:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (1989-2025)

Public Middle Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Mississippi (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Williams School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 7-12
2375 Oakley Road
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-7640
Rank: #22.
Middle School For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 1-12
1252 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8200
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Harrison County Child Development Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
94 29th Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 863-0583
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Middle School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
1253 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Dexter Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
927 Highway 48 East
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3985
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Jackson County Exceptional
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
4311 Hospital Road
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-1457
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Red Water Elementary School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
107 Braves Boulevard
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8500
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Tucker Elementary School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
126 East Tucker Circle
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8775
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Blackburn Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-8
1311 W Pearl St
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5329
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Bogue Chitto Elementary School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-8
13241 Hwy 491 North
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 389-1000
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Conehatta Elementary School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-8
851 Tushka Drive
Conehatta, MS 39057
(601) 775-8254
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Mcadams Attendance Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-12
6315 Attala Road 4167
Sallis, MS 39160
(662) 289-3838
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-8
820 Sulphur Springs Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-2406
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Jumpertown School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
717 Hwy 4 West
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-6378
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Lumberton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-12
7920 Us Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Mt. Olive Attendance Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-12
301 South 4th Street, P.o Box
Mount Olive, MS 39119
(601) 797-3939
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
West Lowndes High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-12
644 South Frontage Road
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5070
Rank: #18 - 2918. - 29.
Amite County Middle School
(Math: 40-44%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 7-8
600 Irene Street, Po Box 328
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8920
Rank: #18 - 2918. - 29.
Baxterville School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
5531 Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-4483
Rank: #18 - 2918. - 29.
Blue Mountain High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
408 W. Mill Street
Blue Mountain, MS 38610
(662) 685-4706
Rank: #18 - 2918. - 29.
Choctaw Central Middle School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 7-8
150 Recreation Rd
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 663-7777
Rank: #18 - 2918. - 29.
Choctaw County High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 7-12
415 East Church Street
Ackerman, MS 39735
(662) 285-4101
Rank: #18 - 2918. - 29.
Ethel Attendance Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 7-12
2178 College Street
Ethel, MS 39067
(662) 674-5673
Rank: #18 - 2918. - 29.
Hickory Flat Att Center
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-12
26 Rebel Dr.
Hickory Flat, MS 38633
(662) 333-7731
Rank: #18 - 2918. - 29.
Mclaurin High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 7-12
130 Tiger Drive
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2247
Rank: #18 - 2918. - 29.
Pelahatchie High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 7-12
213 Brooks Street, Po Box 570
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-8135
Rank: #18 - 2918. - 29.
Shannon Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 6-8
232 Cherry Street
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-3986
Rank: #18 - 2918. - 29.
Thrasher High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
167 Cr 1040
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5233
Rank: #18 - 2918. - 29.
Tremont Attendance Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-12
320 School Loop Drive
Tremont, MS 38876
(662) 652-3391
Rank: #30 - 5230. - 52.
Armstrong Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 8
303 Mckee Street
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4070
Rank: #30 - 5230. - 52.
Bruce High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 5-12
430 East Countiss Street
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3350
Rank: #30 - 5230. - 52.
Calhoun City High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 5-12
201 North Beadle
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-6240
Rank: #30 - 5230. - 52.
Cardozo Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-8
3180 Mcdowell Rd. Ext.
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 346-5635
Rank: #30 - 5230. - 52.
Earl Travillion Attendance Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-8
316 Travillion Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-9303
Rank: #30 - 5230. - 52.
Fifth Street School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 5-7
418 Fifth Street
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-2191
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