Nichols Middle School

362 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Nichols Middle School, located at 529 North Mace Street in Canton, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Canton Public School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades, focusing on academic growth, personal development, and preparation for high school success. By emphasizing core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to engage students during these formative years and cultivate a community of lifelong learners.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Canton Public School District, which prioritizes student achievement and equitable access to quality education. Parents, guardians, and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and administrative policies by visiting the district’s official website at http://www.cantonschools.net. As a central part of the Canton community, Nichols Middle School strives to collaborate with families to ensure that every student is equipped with the tools necessary to navigate the challenges of middle school and reach their full potential.

362

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nichols Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	62
Black	285
Asian	1
Two or More	12

Black
285 (78.7%)
Hispanic
62 (17.1%)
Two or More
12 (3.3%)
White
2 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Canton Public Schools
Phone:	(601)859-3741
Website:	http://cantonschools.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	362
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 95

Grade 7 132

Grade 8 135