Robert L Merritt Junior High

Sunflower County Consolidated School District
705 Kinlock Road
Indianola, MS 38751
341 Students
Middle School 7th - 9th
School Overview
Robert L. Merritt Junior High School, located at 705 Kinlock Road in Indianola, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Sunflower County Consolidated School District. The school is dedicated to supporting the academic and personal development of students during their critical middle-school years. By aligning with the district’s broader mission, the school focuses on providing a structured learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school and beyond.

As part of the Sunflower County school system, Robert L. Merritt Junior High works to foster student growth through a curriculum that emphasizes core academic standards and foundational skills. The school aims to create a supportive community that encourages engagement and addresses the diverse needs of its student population. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the Sunflower County Consolidated School District website serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative information.
341
Total Students
25.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    311 (91.2%)
  • Two or More
    18 (5.3%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.3%)
  • White
    4 (1.2%)
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: Sunflower County Consolidated School District
Phone: (662)884-1270
Website: http://www.sunflower.k12.ms.us
Grade Range: 7th - 9th
Total Students: 341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 341
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 7 95
Grade 8 103
Grade 9 143
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Carver Elementary
Sunflower County Consolidated School District
250 Students
404 Jefferson Street
Indianola, MS 38751 (0.3 miles away)
Middle School 4th - 6th