Nettleton Junior High

www.nettletonschools.com

243 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Nettleton Junior High School is a public educational institution located in Nettleton, Mississippi, serving students in the surrounding community as part of the Nettleton School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the academic gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering the personal and social development of early adolescents. By maintaining a structured learning environment, the institution aims to prepare students for the academic rigors they will face in their secondary education years.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded experience, encouraging student participation in both academic and extracurricular activities to build character and school spirit. As a vital component of the Nettleton community, the school works closely with parents and local stakeholders to ensure that students have access to the resources and support necessary for success. For families seeking further information on school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.nettletonschools.com.

243

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nettleton Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	7
Black	58
Two or More	35

White
143 (58.8%)
Black
58 (23.9%)
Two or More
35 (14.4%)
Hispanic
7 (2.9%)

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:	Nettleton School District
Phone:	(662)963-7400
Website:	http://www.nettletonschools.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 80

Grade 7 78

Grade 8 85