Overview
SHIRLEY D. SIMMONS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Canton, Mississippi. The school enrolls 139 students. It is part of the MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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
7.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
96% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictMADISON CO SCHOOL DIST
County28089
CityCanton
ZIP39046
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280279000989
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment139
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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 %96%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)