NORTH PANOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL

NORTH PANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT
526 Compress Road
Como, MS 38619
281 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
281
Total Students
22.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    262 (93.2 %)
  • White
    13 (4.6 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NORTH PANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (662)526-5938
Website: http://sites.google.com/a/northpanolaschools.org/npjh/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 240
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 98
Grade 7 83
Grade 8 98
Ungraded 2
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
SENATOBIA MIDDLE SCHOOL
SENATOBIA MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST
392 Students
303 College Street
Senatobia, MS 38668 (6.9 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th