Best Public Schools in Nettleton, MS

The city of Nettleton, Mississippi is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Nettleton School District. The district is ranked 79 out of 130 districts in Mississippi and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement.

Among the standout schools, Nettleton Primary School outperforms the state average in 3rd grade MAAP English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.7. Similarly, Nettleton Junior High School outperforms the state average in 6th grade MAAP Mathematics proficiency and has a low student-teacher ratio of 13.7. However, Nettleton High School has proficiency rates in MAAP Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History that are below the state averages.

A concerning trend across the district is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, all schools in the district have high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 76.9% to 84.92%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. These factors may be contributing to the mixed academic performance observed in the district and suggest a need for targeted interventions to address attendance, engagement, and socioeconomic challenges.