- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Guntown, MS
Guntown Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Guntown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280255000492
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Guntown Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 674
- students enrolled
Guntown Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lee County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280255000492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Guntown Middle School held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.7 → 51.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 280255000492 · Guntown, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
674 enr · 13.5:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Saltillo High School (939 students)
Guntown Middle School held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.7 → 51.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Guntown Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saltillo High
Saltillo High School
939 students
- Mooreville Ele
Mooreville Elementary School
722 students
- Saltillo Prima
Saltillo Primary School
704 students
- Saltillo Eleme
Saltillo Elementary School
696 students
- This school
Guntown Middle School
674 students
- Shannon High S
Shannon High School
529 students
What this shows Guntown Middle School reports 674 students on the CCD universe file.
How Guntown Middle School compares
Guntown Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 43% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
674
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
African American 17.5%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Guntown Middle School is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee County School District reports $11,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Guntown Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltillo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mooreville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saltillo Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saltillo Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shannon High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Guntown Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~674 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Guntown Middle School
How many students attend Guntown Middle School?
Guntown Middle School has 674 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Guntown, MS. CCD year-over-year: 696 (2022-23) → 692 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guntown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Guntown Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Guntown Middle School?
46.1% of students at Guntown Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Guntown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Guntown Middle School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Guntown, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Guntown Middle School?
Guntown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Lee County School District?
Besides Guntown Middle School, Lee County School District also operates Saltillo High School (939 students), Mooreville Elementary School (722 students), and Saltillo Primary School (704 students). See the Lee County School District district page for the complete list.