Summary:
Guntown, Mississippi is home to a single public middle school, Guntown Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Lee County School District. This middle school has consistently ranked in the top half of Mississippi middle schools over the past three years, outperforming the district and state averages on state assessments, particularly in mathematics and science.
Guntown Middle School boasts a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9%, compared to the state average, and a student-teacher ratio of 13.3, which is lower than the state average. These factors may contribute to the school's academic success. Additionally, despite having a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 47.83%, the school is still able to achieve strong academic results, suggesting effective support for students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overall, Guntown Middle School appears to be a strong-performing middle school within the Lee County School District, consistently ranking in the top half of Mississippi middle schools and outperforming the district and state in several key academic areas. The school's low chronic absenteeism rate, small class sizes, and ability to support a diverse student population are all contributing factors to its success.
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