Serving 258 students in grades 6-8, Yazoo County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yazoo County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Yazoo County Middle School's student population of 258 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Yazoo County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yazoo County Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#666 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
53%
45%
White
38%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yazoo County Middle School's ranking?
Yazoo County Middle School is ranked #666 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Yazoo County Middle School?
258 students attend Yazoo County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Yazoo County Middle School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yazoo County Middle School?
Yazoo County Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yazoo County Middle School offer ?
Yazoo County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yazoo County Middle School part of?
Yazoo County Middle School is part of Yazoo County School District.
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