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GRENADA MIDDLE SCHOOL

28 JONES ROAD, GRENADA, MS 38901GRENADA SCHOOL DIST →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
834
Students
Total enrolled
$11,296
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 21% vs nat'l
14.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 6% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 834 students in grades 06–08 in GRENADA, Mississippi.
21% below average funding
District spends $11,296 per pupil, 21% less than the national average of $14,347.
14.5 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

GRENADA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle in GRENADA, Mississippi, serving grades 06–08 with 834 students. The district invests $11,296 per student — 21% below the national average of $14,347, with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at GRENADA MIDDLE SCHOOL

834
Total Students
14.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
57
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution412 male · 422 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 831 students
Student Composition
45%
52%
White45%
Black52%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 280168000264

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,296Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,296
State avg
$14,449
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,970
Student Support$2,146
Administration$1,356
Operations$1,694
Other$1,130
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,296 spent per student, an estimated $5,004 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
46%
22%
State government
46.2%
Local (property tax)
21.8%
Federal programs
32.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,296/student, 21% less than the national average
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
GRENADA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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High School
GRENADA HIGHGRENADA VOC COMPLEXGRENADA ENRICHMENT & TRANSITION CEN
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyGrenada County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGRENADA SCHOOL DIST →
Phone: (662)226-5135
NCES ID: 280168000264
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in GRENADA seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in GRENADA SCHOOL DIST
Elem
GRENADA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1,967 students · PK–05
100% FRL
High
GRENADA HIGH
1,063 students · 09–12
100% FRL
High
GRENADA VOC COMPLEX
0 students · 09–12
High
GRENADA ENRICHMENT & TRANSITION CEN
0 students · 06–12
District School Rankings
Location
28 JONES ROAD, GRENADA, MS 38901
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.