Stone Middle School

Stone County School District
532 E Central Ave.
Wiggins, MS 39577
575 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Stone Middle School, located at 532 E Central Ave in Wiggins, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Stone County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, character development, and personal responsibility for its middle-level students. By providing a structured yet supportive atmosphere, the faculty and staff aim to bridge the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on core curriculum standards while preparing students for the challenges of secondary education.

Beyond academics, Stone Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by integrating various extracurricular opportunities and school spirit initiatives. The school serves as a focal point for the Wiggins community, striving to keep parents and guardians informed through their official website, which provides updates on school policies, schedules, and district resources. Overall, the institution is committed to the success of its students by cultivating a culture of high expectations and community engagement.
575
Total Students
44.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    434 (75.5%)
  • Black
    92 (16.0%)
  • Two or More
    31 (5.4%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (2.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
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: Stone County School District
Phone: (601)928-4876
Website: http://stoneschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 281
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 61

* 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 6 186
Grade 7 183
Grade 8 206
Gender Ratio