Middle Schools in Lee County

The Lee County School District in Mississippi operates 4 middle schools serving grades 6-8. Based on the available data, Mooreville Middle School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the best middle schools in the state. In contrast, Plantersville Middle School and Shannon Middle School appear to be the weaker performers, with significantly lower test scores and higher poverty levels.

Mooreville Middle School has the highest test scores across the board, with over 70% of students proficient or better in math and science. It has consistently earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranked among the top 50 middle schools in Mississippi over the past 3 years. In comparison, Plantersville Middle School and Shannon Middle School are ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi middle schools and have much lower proficiency rates, falling well below the state and district averages.

The district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9% is concerning and indicates a need to address attendance issues across all middle schools. Additionally, the wide range in test score performance between the highest and lowest-performing schools suggests there may be significant disparities in educational opportunities and resources within the Lee County School District. The district should closely examine the factors driving these performance differences and implement targeted strategies to support the weaker-performing schools and improve overall outcomes.