GUNTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL
GUNTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Lee County school district, located in GUNTOWN, MS with about 759 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, GUNTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
GUNTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 1539 Main St. in Guntown, Mississippi, serves as a vital educational institution within the Lee County School District. The school is committed to providing a supportive and structured learning environment designed to meet the unique academic and social-emotional needs of students during their middle school years. By fostering a culture of high expectations and community involvement, GUNTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL aims to prepare its students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to become responsible, productive citizens.
The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, offering a curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—with extracurricular opportunities. Through its integration with the Lee County School District, the school utilizes district-wide resources and standards to ensure academic consistency and progress. Families and community members interested in learning more about current academic programs, athletics, and school policies are encouraged to visit their official website at [http://www.leecountyschools.us/schools/guntown-middle-school](http://www.leecountyschools.us/schools/guntown-middle-school).
For more information, contact GUNTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL at (662) 348-8801 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GUNTOWN, MS 38849
(662) 348-8801
GUNTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in GUNTOWN, MS with about 759 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lee County
- Total Students:
- 759
- Teachers:
- 47.2
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 759 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GUNTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 85.6%
- Black or African American
- 10.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.