Guntown Middle School

Lee County
1539 MAIN ST.
GUNTOWN, MS 38849
674 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Guntown Middle School, located at 1539 Main St. in Guntown, Mississippi, serves as a vital educational institution within the Lee County School District. The school is committed to providing a supportive and structured learning environment designed to meet the unique academic and social-emotional needs of students during their middle school years. By fostering a culture of high expectations and community involvement, Guntown Middle School aims to prepare its students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to become responsible, productive citizens.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, offering a curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—with extracurricular opportunities. Through its integration with the Lee County School District, the school utilizes district-wide resources and standards to ensure academic consistency and progress. Families and community members interested in learning more about current academic programs, athletics, and school policies are encouraged to visit their official website at [http://www.leecountyschools.us/schools/guntown-middle-school](http://www.leecountyschools.us/schools/guntown-middle-school).
674
Total Students
55.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    497 (73.7%)
  • Black
    118 (17.5%)
  • Two or More
    26 (3.9%)
  • Hispanic
    22 (3.3%)
  • Asian
    11 (1.6%)
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: Lee County
Phone: (662)348-8800
Website: http://www.leecountyschools.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 674
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 55.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 286
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 64

* 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 6 220
Grade 7 227
Grade 8 227
Gender Ratio