Port Gibson Middle School

Claiborne County Public Schools
161 RAMSEY DRIVE
PORT GIBSON, MS 39150
223 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Port Gibson Middle School is a public educational institution located in Port Gibson, Mississippi, serving students within the Claiborne County School District. As a key component of the local educational system, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for middle-grade students in the community. It functions under the administrative oversight of the Claiborne County School District, adhering to state curriculum standards while providing a structured environment intended to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school is situated on Ramsey Drive and serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the region. By providing a digital presence through the district’s official website, the school aims to maintain communication with families and stakeholders regarding academic policies, school events, and administrative updates. As part of a rural school district, Port Gibson Middle School plays an essential role in the community by offering foundational learning opportunities and extracurricular engagement for the youth of Claiborne County.
223
Total Students
22.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    215 (96.4%)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.9%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.4%)
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: Claiborne County Public Schools
Phone: (601)437-4251
Website: http://www.claiborne.k12.ms.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 223
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 67
Grade 7 75
Grade 8 81
Gender Ratio