Seminary Middle School

200 Main St
Seminary, MS 39479
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 336 students in grades 5-8, Seminary Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Seminary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Seminary Middle School's student population of 336 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
336 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Seminary Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seminary Middle School is 0.40, 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.
This School
State Level (MS)
#485 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Seminary Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Seminary Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Seminary Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Seminary Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Seminary Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Seminary Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Seminary Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Seminary Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
75%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Seminary Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Seminary Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Seminary Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Seminary Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Seminary Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Seminary Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seminary Middle School's ranking?
Seminary Middle School is ranked #485 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Seminary Middle School often compared to?
Seminary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bay Springs Middle School, Mount Olive Attendance Center, Stringer Attendance Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Seminary Middle School?
336 students attend Seminary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Seminary Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seminary Middle School?
Seminary Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Seminary Middle School offer ?
Seminary Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Seminary Middle School part of?
Seminary Middle School is part of Covington County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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