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GUNTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL

1539 MAIN ST., GUNTOWN, MS 38849LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
696
Students
Total enrolled
$11,309
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 21% vs nat'l
13.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 11% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 24% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 696 students in grades 06–08 in GUNTOWN, Mississippi.
21% below average funding
District spends $11,309 per pupil, 21% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

GUNTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle in GUNTOWN, Mississippi, serving grades 06–08 with 696 students. The district invests $11,309 per student — 21% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at GUNTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL

696
Total Students
13.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
51
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 Distribution345 male · 351 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 693 students
Student Composition
76%
18%
Asian1%
White76%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black18%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 280255000492

Academic Outcomes at GUNTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 19th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 38849

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,309Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,309
State avg
$14,449
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,976
Student Support$2,149
Administration$1,357
Operations$1,696
Other$1,131
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,309 spent per student, an estimated $5,010 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
51%
33%
State government
50.6%
Local (property tax)
32.7%
Federal programs
16.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,309/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
SALTILLO PRIMARY SCHOOLSALTILLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMOOREVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLVERONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Middle
MOOREVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOLPLANTERSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOLSHANNON MIDDLE SCHOOL
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High School
SALTILLO HIGH SCHOOLSHANNON HIGH SCHOOLMOOREVILLE HIGH SCHOOLLEE CO. CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyLee County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (662)348-8801
NCES ID: 280255000492
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in GUNTOWN seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
SALTILLO HIGH SCHOOL
955 students · 09–12
● 39 opp100% FRL
Elem
SALTILLO PRIMARY SCHOOL
700 students · KG–02
● 39 opp100% FRL
Elem
SALTILLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
675 students · 03–05
● 39 opp100% FRL
Elem
MOOREVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
673 students · KG–05
● 42 opp100% FRL
High
SHANNON HIGH SCHOOL
525 students · 09–12
● 32 opp100% FRL
High
MOOREVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
469 students · 09–12
● 42 opp99% FRL
Mid
MOOREVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
372 students · 06–08
● 42 opp99% FRL
Elem
VERONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
324 students · KG–04
● 33 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1539 MAIN ST., GUNTOWN, MS 38849
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.