Summary:
The Canton Public School District in Mississippi is home to two middle schools: Nichols Middle School and Huey L. Porter Middle School. Both schools serve grades 6-8 and have a high-poverty student population, with 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Based on the available data, Huey L. Porter Middle School appears to be the standout performer in the district. The school has consistently ranked higher in the statewide rankings, reaching as high as 110th out of 266 middle schools in Mississippi. Huey L. Porter also has a higher SchoolDigger rating, reaching 3 out of 5 stars in recent years, compared to Nichols Middle School's 1-2 star ratings. Additionally, Huey L. Porter Middle School has significantly higher test scores across all grade levels and subjects, with 50% of 6th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to only 26.4% at Nichols Middle.
While both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, the Canton Public School District as a whole is ranked 82nd out of 130 districts in Mississippi and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement in the district's educational outcomes. The high chronic absenteeism rates of 23.9% at both middle schools may also be a contributing factor to the overall low academic performance in the district.
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