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George County Middle School

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George County Middle School ranks 143 rd of 260 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

143^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 260 Mississippi Middle Schools

Better than 45% of Mississippi middle schools

Summary

George County Middle School, located in Lucedale, MS, serves 618 students in grades 7 and 8 as part of the George County School District, a 4-star district ranked 27th out of 134 in Mississippi. Over the past five years, however, this school has slipped from a 4-star rating (76th percentile in 2020-2021) to a 2-star rating (45th percentile in 2025-2026), making it the lowest-ranked of three nearby middle schools. For comparison, East Central Middle School ranks 12th in the state, while Leakesville Junior High ranks 94th — both outperform George County in most subjects.

The most striking concern is chronic absenteeism, which has more than doubled from 17.6% in 2018-2019 to 38.2% in 2023-2024. That rate is well above the state average of 23.9%, higher than Jackson County School District’s East Central Middle School at 22.7%, and nearly double Leakesville Junior High’s 19.2%. Test scores have also fallen sharply: between 2023-2024 and 2025-2026, 8th grade math proficiency dropped 19 points to 37.4%, while 7th and 8th grade ELA proficiency now sit well below both the state and nearby schools. The one bright spot is 8th grade science, where 64.8% of students are proficient — above the state average and on par with Leakesville.

Given that Leakesville Junior High serves a student body with a far higher free/reduced lunch rate (99% vs. 67% at George County) and larger class sizes, poverty alone does not explain the gap. Staffing levels are similar to East Central’s, so attendance, school climate, and instructional quality likely play larger roles. For parents, the data point to a school that was recently strong but is now struggling with a familiar set of challenges. Getting kids to school every day and strengthening academic supports in ELA and math will be essential to reversing the trend and restoring George County Middle School’s standing.

618

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,831

Per pupil spending ?

67.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

330 Church Street
Lucedale, MS 39452

(601) 947-3106

District: George County School District

Students who attend George County Middle School usually attend:

High:

George County High School

Feeder schools for George County Middle School:

Elementary:	Agricola Elementary School
	Benndale Elementary School
	Central Elementary School
	Lc Hatcher Elementary School
	More...
	Rocky Creek Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.8%

African American:

8.6%

Two or more races:

7.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 71st percentile in 2016 → 45th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (42% vs 49% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (38% vs 24% Mississippi)

!Ranking has slipped — down 26 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg42%

Mississippi avg49%

143^rd of 260

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Bottom 45%▼ down 26 pts since 2016

From top 29% (2016) to bottom 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

27^th of 134George County School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	44.1	143 of 260	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.7	164 of 266	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	59.5	104 of 264	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.4	87 of 243	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.8	74 of 257	71.2%	★★★★☆
2021	74.1	62 of 257	75.9%	★★★★☆
2019	62.2	100 of 264	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.2	83 of 252	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	61.3	100 of 272	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	69.5	75 of 260	71.2%	★★★★☆
2015	65.0	76 of 266	71.4%	★★★★☆
2014	70.5	64 of 264	75.8%	★★★★☆
2013	76.9	57 of 269	78.8%	★★★★☆
2012	68.0	86 of 270	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.5	120 of 264	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	71.4	60 of 255	76.5%	★★★★☆
2009	51.2	128 of 247	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	53.7	132 of 244	45.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Science65%+7 vs state

Mathematics40%-14 vs state

English Language Arts33%-6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)				MAAP Mathematics (2026)				MAAP Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
George County Middle School	Public	7-8	330 Church Street	Lucedale	39452	George County	George County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 947-3106	618	44	14.1	67.3%	481 (77.8%)	53 (8.6%)	34 (5.5%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.4%)	44.1	143^rd of 260 public middle schools	45.0%		40.7	164^th of 266 public middle schools	38.3%	21			28.8	37.7			43.4	37.4		64.8	$9,831
Leakesville Junior High	Public	5-8	620 Main Street	Leakesville	39451	Greene County	Greene County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 394-2495	325	20	16.2	99.1%	259 (79.7%)	55 (16.9%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	60.2	94^th of 260 public middle schools	63.8%		58.8	112^th of 266 public middle schools	57.9%	18	56.6	55.9	39.5	43.9	31.6	53.3	48.7	41.5	68.4	64.6	$10,667
East Central Middle School	Public	6-8	21725 Slider Road	Moss Point	39555	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 283-3170	541	38	14.0	53.0%	505 (93.3%)	13 (2.4%)	15 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	90.7	12^th of 260 public middle schools	95.4%		87.4	17^th of 266 public middle schools	93.6%	5		61.1	49.8	59.9		73.0	74.9	79.6		80.3	$10,273

Frequently Asked Questions about George County Middle School

How many students attend George County Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 618 students attended George County Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of George County Middle School?

Students at George County Middle School are 78% White, 9% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

Is George County Middle School a good school?

George County Middle School ranks 143^rd of 260 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of George County Middle School attend?

Students who attend George County Middle School usually go on to attend George County High School

What district is George County Middle School in?

George County School District

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