Summary:
Drew, Mississippi is served by a single middle school, Drew Hunter Middle, which enrolls 82 students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Sunflower County Consolidated School District. Because there is just one middle school in Drew, the most useful comparisons are against the district and the state of Mississippi.
Drew Hunter Middle stands out most clearly in math, science, and attendance. In 2025–2026, 7th grade math proficiency reached 62.9%, well above the district's 42.9% and the state's 57.7%. Science proficiency was also strong, with 8th grade science at 61.5% — above both the district (51.3%) and the state (57.8%). In 2024–2025, Algebra I End-of-Course proficiency was 66.7%, essentially tied with the state's 67.3% and far ahead of the district's 52.1%. Chronic absenteeism is another major bright spot: at just 7.3% in 2023–2024, it was more than three times lower than the district (24.4%) and the state (23.9%). This is especially striking given that 100% of students are economically disadvantaged. With a 12.9-to-1 student-teacher ratio, the school's small size may allow for more individualized attention.
The main area of concern is English language arts. In 2025–2026, 6th grade ELA proficiency was just 20.0%, far below the state's 48.0%, and 8th grade ELA was 23.0% versus 40.9% statewide. There was some good news in 7th grade ELA, which rose from 16.0% in 2024–2025 to 29.6% in 2025–2026, but it still trails the state average of 36.7%. Overall, Drew Hunter Middle consistently outperforms its district but remains below the state average, reflected in its 2-star state rating and mid-40s percentile rank. Parents should keep in mind that with only 82 students, year-to-year proficiency swings can be driven by a small number of students, but the school's strong math, science, and attendance results are clear positives.
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