NORTH PANOLA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
NORTH PANOLA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the North Panola school district, located in Como, MS with about 329 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 26 teachers, NORTH PANOLA JUNIOR HIGH 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.
NORTH PANOLA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located in Como, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the North Panola School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, and social development for students in the middle grades. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and providing opportunities for student engagement, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the rigors of high school and beyond while working to address the specific educational needs of the local community.
The school’s digital presence highlights its role as a hub for student and parent information, providing resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact details, and school policies. As part of a rural district, North Panola Junior High plays a significant role in the community by offering a structured learning environment that encourages character building and civic responsibility. Through its ongoing efforts, the school strives to bridge the gap in educational opportunities for its students, helping them develop the skills necessary for success in a diverse and evolving world.
For more information, contact NORTH PANOLA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (662) 526-5938 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5938
NORTH PANOLA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Como, MS with about 329 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- North Panola
- Total Students:
- 329
- Teachers:
- 26.69
- 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
* 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 329 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH PANOLA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.4%
- White
- 4.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.4%
- Male
- 48.6%
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.