Huey L Porter Middle

356 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Huey L. Porter Middle School, located at 551 Finney Road in Canton, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Canton Public School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental years of early adolescence, providing a structured environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the academic rigors of high school. The school is committed to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for future success through a curriculum that aligns with state educational standards.

Beyond its academic core, Huey L. Porter Middle School functions as an essential community hub in Canton. The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and school spirit, encouraging students to participate in various extracurricular activities that help build character and leadership skills. By maintaining an active presence through its official district website, the school strives to keep parents, guardians, and the local community informed and engaged in the educational progress and well-being of its students.

356

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Huey L Porter Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	65
Black	255
Two or More	35

Black
255 (71.6%)
Hispanic
65 (18.3%)
Two or More
35 (9.8%)
White
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)407-1820
Website:	http://cantonschools.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	356
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 99

Grade 7 137

Grade 8 120