SHANNON MIDDLE SCHOOL
SHANNON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Lee County school district, located in Shannon, MS with about 270 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 21 teachers, SHANNON MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
SHANNON MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 232 Cherry Street in Shannon, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Lee County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental years of early adolescence, providing a structured environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth while addressing the social and emotional needs of its diverse student body.
As part of the Lee County School District, SHANNON MIDDLE SCHOOL emphasizes core curriculum standards, student engagement, and community involvement. The school utilizes its affiliation with the district to provide various resources, extracurricular activities, and support systems aimed at preparing students for future success. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational development in the Shannon area, maintaining communication and transparency through its official district website.
For more information, contact SHANNON MIDDLE SCHOOL at (662) 767-3986 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-3986
SHANNON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Shannon, MS with about 270 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lee County
- Total Students:
- 270
- Teachers:
- 21.64
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 3
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 270 students
- Black or African American
- 59.6%
- White
- 35.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.