Grenada Middle School

Grenada Middle School serves 793 students in grades 6–8 in Grenada, Mississippi, and is part of the Grenada School District, which ranks among the top 10 districts in the state. Despite roughly three out of four students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school consistently outperforms state averages in most subjects, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 80th percentile of Mississippi middle schools.

Grenada Middle School’s standout strengths are in math and science. In the most recent testing year, math proficiency exceeded the state average by 7 to 16 percentage points across grades 6, 7, and 8, with 8th grade reaching 65.1% proficiency versus 51.4% statewide. Science is equally impressive: 8th graders posted 69.2% proficiency compared to 57.8% across Mississippi, a pattern that has held for several years. With a favorable 14.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio, the school appears to have strong instructional systems in place, particularly in STEM subjects.

English language arts is the main area for growth. While 6th grade ELA outpaced the state by nearly 10 points, 7th and 8th grade performance slipped closer to or below average, suggesting literacy support weakens as students advance. Chronic absenteeism also remains above both district and state levels, though it has improved steadily from 33.7% to 26.3% over three years. On a positive note, the district’s 91.2% graduation rate slightly exceeds the state, indicating that Grenada Middle School is feeding into a system that helps students finish strong. With continued focus on literacy and attendance, this solid, above-average school has clear potential to climb even higher.