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PLANTERSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

2657 MAIN ST., PLANTERSVILLE, MS 38862LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0508Non-Charter
274
Students
Total enrolled
$11,309
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
21% vs nat'l
11.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
27% vs nat'l
Small public school
Serves 274 students in grades 05–08 in PLANTERSVILLE, Mississippi.
21% below average funding
District spends $11,309 per pupil, 21% less than the national average of $14,347.
11.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

PLANTERSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a mid-sized middle in PLANTERSVILLE, Mississippi, serving grades 05–08 with 274 students. The district invests $11,309 per student — 21% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.3:1 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.

Student Body & Demographics at PLANTERSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

274
Total Students
11.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
24
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0508) are served by this school
Gender Distribution154 male · 120 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 274 students
Student Composition
84%
White5%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black84%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 280255000495

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
  • 11.3:1 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.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location
CountyLee County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (662)842-4690
NCES ID: 280255000495
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PLANTERSVILLE 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.

Location
2657 MAIN ST., PLANTERSVILLE, MS 38862
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.