Overview
POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in JACKSON, Mississippi. The school enrolls 704 students. It is part of the JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 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
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictJACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County28049
CityJACKSON
ZIP39213
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280219000407
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment704
White0.9%
Hispanic / Latino1.7%
Black / African American97.3%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %100%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)