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NETTLETON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

PublicGrades 7–8
Nettleton, Mississippi · NETTLETON SCHOOL DIST
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students243
Student:Teacher13.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch81%
Title INo
NETTLETON JUNIOR
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 389
243
Total Enrollment
State avg: 81%
81%+0.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

NETTLETON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Nettleton, Mississippi. The school enrolls 243 students. It is part of the NETTLETON SCHOOL DIST district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Mississippi state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictNETTLETON SCHOOL DIST
County28081
CityNettleton
ZIP38858
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280309001159

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment243
White58.8%
Hispanic / Latino2.9%
Black / African American23.9%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races14.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
58.8%
Hispanic
2.9%
Black
23.9%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
14.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %81%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)