Summary:
The 38849 zip code is home to a single public middle school, Guntown Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 692 students. The school is part of the Lee County School District, which is ranked 65 out of 130 school districts in Mississippi and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Guntown Middle School's academic performance is generally strong, with proficiency rates on the MAAP exams that are higher than the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates range from 40.1% to 61.3% across different grade levels and subject areas, with the highest proficiency in 8th grade science. The school's performance has been relatively consistent over the past two school years, with only minor fluctuations in proficiency rates.
However, the school faces some challenges, including a chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9% in the 2022-2023 school year and a relatively high percentage of students (47.83%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. Despite these challenges, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.3, which may contribute to its academic success. Overall, Guntown Middle School appears to be providing a stable and effective educational environment for its students, though addressing the chronic absenteeism rate and supporting the needs of its economically disadvantaged population could be areas for improvement.
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