Serving 165 students in grades 7-8, Nettleton Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nettleton Junior High School's student population of 165 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nettleton Junior High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
28%
47%
White
67%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
How many students attend Nettleton Junior High School?
165 students attend Nettleton Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Nettleton Junior High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nettleton Junior High School?
Nettleton Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nettleton Junior High School offer ?
Nettleton Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Nettleton Junior High School part of?
Nettleton Junior High School is part of Nettleton School District.
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