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%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
394 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(03-04)n/a
1%
Asian
(03-04)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(03-04)n/a
1%
Black
(03-04)29%
51%
White
(03-04)71%
46%
Hawaiian
(03-04)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(03-04)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
53%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Nettleton Junior High School?
394 students attend Nettleton Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Nettleton Junior High School students are White, and 29% of students are Black.
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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