Guntown Middle School

Middle No virtual instruction GUNTOWN, MS Grades 06–08 Rural: Distant Tupelo, MS SchoolScore™ B (79.2)

Guntown Middle School is a public Middle school located in GUNTOWN, MISSISSIPPI, operated by the Lee County school district. It serves grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 674 students enrolled; a 12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Mississippi Middle School Average
Enrollment
674.0
State avg: 454.0
▲ 48% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.19:1
State avg: 13.8:1
▼ 12% better
Free Lunch %
51.9%
State avg: 80.3%
▼ 35% better
School Details
School Name
Guntown Middle School
NCESSCH ID
280255000492
State School ID
MS-4100-4100004
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1539 MAIN ST.
City
GUNTOWN
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
38849
County
Lee County
Metro Area
Tupelo, MS
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
2801
State Leg. Upper
28006
State Leg. Lower
28018
Latitude
34.44656
Longitude
-88.66449
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
674
Total Students
👩‍🏫
55.3
Teachers FTE
📐
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
55.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)55.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 350 51.9%
Not Applicable 100 14.8%
District Info
District Name
Lee County
LEAID
2802550
State LEA ID
MS-4100
Phone
(662)680-6012
Website
http://www.leecountyschools.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Tupelo
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$77,996K
Federal Revenue
$11,644K
State Revenue
$40,480K
Local Revenue
$25,872K
Total Expenditure
$77,151K
Instruction Exp.
$44,608K
Support Services
$23,439K
Other Current Exp.
$3,703K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Guntown Middle School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Guntown Middle School?
674 students are enrolled at Guntown Middle School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Guntown Middle School have?
Guntown Middle School has 55.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does Guntown Middle School serve?
Guntown Middle School serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Guntown Middle School a charter school?
Guntown Middle School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Guntown Middle School located in?
Guntown Middle School is located in the Tupelo, MS metropolitan area.
What school district does Guntown Middle School belong to?
Guntown Middle School is part of the Lee County school district.
How much does Lee County spend per student?
The Lee County district spends approximately $114,467,359 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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