Guntown Middle School

Q: Is Guntown Middle School a good school?

Guntown Middle School ranks 89 th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Guntown Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Lee County School District in Mississippi, with a student population of 696 that is predominantly White (75.72%) with significant African American (17.96%) and smaller percentages of other racial groups.

Guntown Middle School consistently outperforms the Lee County School District and the state of Mississippi in academic proficiency, maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking among the top middle schools in the state. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.7 to 15.2 students per teacher, and an exceptionally high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. When compared to nearby schools in the district, such as Plantersville Middle School, Guntown Middle School outperforms its counterparts in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels.

Despite the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, Guntown Middle School is able to achieve its academic success with relatively lower per-student funding ($7,009 in 2018-2019) compared to other schools in the district, such as New Albany Middle School ($8,042) and Plantersville Middle School ($10,652). This suggests that the school is effectively utilizing its resources to provide a quality education to its students, even in the face of economic challenges.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1539 Main St.
Guntown, MS 38849

(662) 348-8801

District: Lee County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
89^th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,756

Students who attend Guntown Middle School usually attend:

High:

Saltillo High School

Feeder schools for Guntown Middle School:

Elementary:	Saltillo Elementary School
	Saltillo Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 696

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.7%

African American:

18.0%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Guntown Middle School ranks better than 66.3% of middle schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Lee County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.44. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Guntown Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Lee County School District. Racial makeup is: White (75.7%), African American (18%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Guntown Middle School is 13.7. 2 middle schools in the Lee County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Guntown Middle School employs 50.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Guntown Middle School is $9,756. 2 middle schools in the Lee County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Guntown Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Guntown Middle School 89^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Guntown Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lee County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County School District 65^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Guntown Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	63.41	90^th	244	63.1%
2009	66.74	72^nd	247	70.9%
2010	63.49	90^th	255	64.7%
2011	69.28	73^rd	264	72.3%
2012	73.73	63^rd	270	76.7%
2013	66.76	88^th	269	67.3%
2014	66.35	87^th	264	67.0%
2015	91.81	14^th	266	94.7%
2016	78.08	47^th	260	81.9%
2017	77.37	50^th	272	81.6%
2018	71.55	67^th	252	73.4%
2019	67.65	78^th	264	70.5%
2021	66.41	89^th	257	65.4%
2022	53.64	118^th	257	54.1%
2023	51.62	109^th	243	55.1%
2024	64.44	89^th	264	66.3%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Guntown Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	365	34	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	399
1991	358	39	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	397
1992	355	48	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	403
1993	424	55	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	479
1994	427	63	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	490
1995	464	54	17	0	1	n/a	n/a	536
1996	464	54	17	0	1	n/a	n/a	536
1997	461	50	13	0	1	n/a	n/a	525
1998	472	46	12	2	1	n/a	n/a	533
1999	478	50	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	532
2000	531	48	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	582
2001	538	59	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	600
2002	580	53	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	634
2003	580	53	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	634
2004	591	52	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	645
2005	597	55	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	660
2006	602	62	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	673
2007	601	61	4	8	1	n/a	n/a	675
2008	608	64	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	680
2009	630	73	5	4	0	0	0	712
2010	645	64	8	6	0	0	5	728
2011	686	68	9	6	0	0	5	774
2012	705	79	8	5	0	0	8	805
2013	711	96	8	5	0	0	5	825
2014	708	89	7	4	0	0	4	812
2015	672	73	7	8	0	0	2	762
2016	637	67	4	9	0	0	8	725
2017	634	77	6	7	0	0	15	739
2018	650	78	8	7	0	0	16	759
2019	658	92	11	13	0	0	16	790
2020	642	122	8	11	1	0	22	806
2021	585	137	6	9	1	0	27	765
2022	561	131	8	10	1	0	26	737
2023	527	125	10	11	1	0	22	696

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Guntown Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	399	19.0	21.0	n/a
1991	397	21.4	18.5	n/a
1992	403	22.1	18.2	44.7
1993	479	25.4	18.9	43.2
1994	490	24.5	20.0	43.1
1995	536	24.4	22.0	42.9
1996	536	24.4	22.0	42.9
1997	525	26.0	20.2	46.1
1998	533	26.0	20.5	46.5
1999	532	27.0	19.7	54.9
2000	582	28.8	20.2	55.3
2001	600	28.8	20.8	57.2
2002	634	35.9	17.7	54.9
2003	634	35.9	17.7	54.9
2004	645	36.3	17.8	41.7
2005	660	33.5	19.7	42.7
2006	673	34.6	19.5	44.3
2007	675	37.7	17.9	44
2008	680	42.7	15.9	43.8
2009	712	42.5	16.8	45.9
2010	728	43.8	16.6	48.8
2011	774	44.6	17.3	47.7
2012	805	45.6	17.6	49.2
2013	825	46.5	17.7	44.1
2014	812	46.3	17.5	47.3
2015	762	44.0	17.3	42.7
2016	725	44.0	16.4	47.4
2017	739	45.2	16.3	45.7
2018	759	47.2	16.0	43.9
2019	790	49.3	16.0	58.6
2020	806	47.1	17.0	47
2021	765	50.0	15.2	99.6
2022	737	50.5	14.5	99.6
2023	696	50.7	13.7	99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Guntown Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	399	19.0	21.0	n/a
1991	397	21.4	18.5	n/a
1992	403	22.1	18.2	44.7
1993	479	25.4	18.9	43.2
1994	490	24.5	20.0	43.1
1995	536	24.4	22.0	42.9
1996	536	24.4	22.0	42.9
1997	525	26.0	20.2	46.1
1998	533	26.0	20.5	46.5
1999	532	27.0	19.7	54.9
2000	582	28.8	20.2	55.3
2001	600	28.8	20.8	57.2
2002	634	35.9	17.7	54.9
2003	634	35.9	17.7	54.9
2004	645	36.3	17.8	41.7
2005	660	33.5	19.7	42.7
2006	673	34.6	19.5	44.3
2007	675	37.7	17.9	44
2008	680	42.7	15.9	43.8
2009	712	42.5	16.8	45.9
2010	728	43.8	16.6	48.8
2011	774	44.6	17.3	47.7
2012	805	45.6	17.6	49.2
2013	825	46.5	17.7	44.1
2014	812	46.3	17.5	47.3
2015	762	44.0	17.3	42.7
2016	725	44.0	16.4	47.4
2017	739	45.2	16.3	45.7
2018	759	47.2	16.0	43.9
2019	790	49.3	16.0	58.6
2020	806	47.1	17.0	47
2021	765	50.0	15.2	99.6
2022	737	50.5	14.5	99.6
2023	696	50.7	13.7	99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Guntown Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$6,617
2018	$7,009
2019	$7,335
2020	$8,044
2021	$8,260
2022	$9,756

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Guntown Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 78^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 109^th of 243 Middle schools	15.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Guntown Middle School)	35.7	43.3	7.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County School District)	29.7	34.6	4.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Guntown Middle School)	54	38.2	15.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lee County School District)	48.7	40.1	8.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Guntown Middle School)	31.7	37.7	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County School District)	30.9	39.6	8.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Guntown Middle School)	55.7	48.9	6.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lee County School District)	52.8	57.1	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Guntown Middle School)	42.3	41.7	0.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County School District)	38.9	39.5	0.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Guntown Middle School)	65.2	44.6	20.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lee County School District)	54.4	46.6	7.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Guntown Middle School)	62.7	45.7	17%
8th Grade Science (Lee County School District)	57.4	47.6	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Guntown Middle School)	100	100
End of Course Algebra I (Lee County School District)	47.8	56.6	8.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	64.9	15.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	790	696	11.9%
African American	92	125	35.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	11	10	9.1%
Hispanic	13	11	15.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	658	527	19.9%
Two or More Races	16	22	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.6%	99.6%	41%

Schools Near Guntown Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAAP Mathematics (2024)				MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Guntown Middle School	Public	6-8	1539 Main St.	Guntown	38849	Lee County	Lee County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 348-8801	696	51	13.7	99.6%	527 (75.7%)	125 (18.0%)	11 (1.6%)	10 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.2%)	64.4	89^th of 264 public middle schools	66.3%		51.6	109^th of 243 public middle schools	55.1%	20		44.1	44.4	46.8		52.4	54.1	62.8			61.9	$9,756
Mooreville Middle School	Public	6-8	964 Cr 1409	Mooreville	38857	Lee County	Lee County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 680-4894	372	26	14.2	99.2%	320 (86.0%)	27 (7.3%)	15 (4.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	78.2	52^nd of 264 public middle schools	80.3%		77.3	48^th of 243 public middle schools	80.2%	4		47.1	45.9	46.1		63.3	72.8	81.7			68.7	$9,392
Milam Elementary School	Public	6	720 West Jefferson	Tupelo	38804	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 841-8920	557	36	15.6	99.5%	183 (32.9%)	297 (53.3%)	32 (5.7%)	19 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.7%)								(n/a)		48.9				58.9						$10,912
Tupelo Middle School	Public	7-8	1009 Varsity Drive	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 840-8780	1,080	80	13.5	99.7%	381 (35.3%)	536 (49.6%)	65 (6.0%)	17 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (7.5%)	78.3	51^st of 264 public middle schools	80.7%		76.8	50^th of 243 public middle schools	79.4%	1			52.2	50.2			66.6	67.1	100.0		67.6	$10,269
R.H. Long Booneville Middle School	Public	5-8	300 A W George E. Allen	Booneville	38829	Prentiss County	Booneville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 728-5843	420	30	13.8	99.3%	278 (66.2%)	93 (22.1%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (10.2%)	63.9	92^nd of 264 public middle schools	65.2%		76.2	52^nd of 243 public middle schools	78.6%	40	56.1	37.0	55.1	42.3	57.8	58.9	63.3	52.4		68.2	60.9	$5,550
Plantersville Middle School	Public	5-8	2657 Main St.	Plantersville	38862	Lee County	Lee County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 842-4690	274	24	11.2	100.0%	14 (5.1%)	230 (83.9%)	19 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.0%)	16.2	227^th of 264 public middle schools	14.0%		19.9	200^th of 243 public middle schools	17.7%	27	26.0	16.4	9.7	21.6	22.3	36.0	24.2	47.0		54.7	40.8	$12,777
New Albany Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Apple Street	New Albany	38652	Union County	New Albany Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(662) 534-1820	482	31	15.4	99.4%	244 (50.6%)	114 (23.7%)	79 (16.4%)	13 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.6%)	66.9	78^th of 264 public middle schools	70.5%		67.5	75^th of 243 public middle schools	69.1%	3		46.4	45.7	43.3		50.7	66.9	61.3	100.0		61.9	$10,535

Frequently Asked Questions about Guntown Middle School

What high school do graduates of Guntown Middle School attend?

Students who attend Guntown Middle School usually go on to attend Saltillo High School

What is the racial makeup of Guntown Middle School?

Students at Guntown Middle School are 76% White, 18% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What district is Guntown Middle School in?

Lee County School District

How many students attend Guntown Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 696 students attended Guntown Middle School.

Is Guntown Middle School a good school?

Guntown Middle School ranks 89^th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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