Shannon Middle School

www.leecountyschools.us

190 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Shannon Middle School, located at 232 Cherry Street in Shannon, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Lee County 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 high school preparation. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth while addressing the social and emotional needs of its diverse student body.

As part of the Lee County School District, Shannon Middle School emphasizes core curriculum standards, student engagement, and community involvement. The school utilizes its affiliation with the district to provide various resources, extracurricular activities, and support systems aimed at preparing students for future success. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational development in the Shannon area, maintaining communication and transparency through its official district website.

190

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shannon Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	11
Black	116
Two or More	6

Black
116 (61.1%)
White
57 (30.0%)
Hispanic
11 (5.8%)
Two or More
6 (3.2%)

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:	Lee County
Phone:	(662)767-3986
Website:	http://www.leecountyschools.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	190
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 50

Grade 7 73

Grade 8 67