Middle Schools in Yazoo County School District


Summary:

The Yazoo County School District in Mississippi has only one middle school, Yazoo County Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and has an enrollment of 299 students. The school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Mississippi middle schools and performing below state averages on standardized assessments in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Yazoo County Middle School serves a diverse student population, with over 52% African American and 39% White students, and 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and per-student spending above the national average, its academic performance suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. The school's challenges are likely exacerbated by the high poverty and diversity of its student body, which are often associated with educational attainment challenges.

Overall, the data indicates that Yazoo County Middle School faces significant hurdles in terms of academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to identify and implement effective strategies for improving educational outcomes for the students in this Yazoo County School District.

District Detail

 94 Panther Drive
Yazoo City, MS 39194

 (662) 746-4672

SchoolDigger Rank:
97th of 130 Mississippi districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,320

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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