NICHOLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

NICHOLS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Canton Public Schools school district, located in Canton, MS with about 355 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, NICHOLS MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

NICHOLS MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 529 North Mace Street in Canton, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Canton Public School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades, focusing on academic growth, personal development, and preparation for high school success. By emphasizing core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to engage students during these formative years and cultivate a community of lifelong learners.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Canton Public School District, which prioritizes student achievement and equitable access to quality education. Parents, guardians, and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and administrative policies by visiting the district’s official website at http://www.cantonschools.net. As a central part of the Canton community, NICHOLS MIDDLE SCHOOL strives to collaborate with families to ensure that every student is equipped with the tools necessary to navigate the challenges of middle school and reach their full potential.

For more information, contact NICHOLS MIDDLE SCHOOL at (601) 859-3741 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

529 North Mace Street
Canton, MS 39046
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NICHOLS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Canton, MS with about 355 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
355
Teachers:
25.21
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 355 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NICHOLS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.

Black or African American
90.4%
Hispanic/Latino
8.7%
Asian
0.6%
White
0.3%

Female
45.4%
Male
54.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.