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Grenada Middle School

28 JONES ROAD, GRENADA, MS 38901 · (662) 226-5135 · Grenada County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL793 STUDENTS
Enrollment
793
Middle
DISTRICT 1,288 · STATE 452
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
55 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
76%
605 students
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 80%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
250
Grade 7
277
Grade 8
260
Ungraded
6
Student demographics
White
46%
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 40%
Hispanic
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 7%
Black
51%
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 45%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Two+
2%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 6%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
52%
Female
48%

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Test scores

MAAP 2023-24 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
48.0%
MS avg 45.9% . +2.7pp since 2022
Math
64.8%
MS avg 52.8% . +1.6pp since 2022
Source: MAAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
793
-168 (-17%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
was 17.8:1
% White
46%
was 48%
% Hispanic
1%
was 0%
% Black
51%
was 49%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Grenada Middle School

Grenada Middle School, a well-populated 6-8 campus in GRENADA, Mississippi, operated by Grenada School District, teaches 793 students, covering grades 6 through 8. By comparison, Mississippi's public schools average about 452 students each, so Grenada Middle School sits 75% above that benchmark.

Grenada Middle School is one of 3 schools operated by Grenada School District, a district that instructs 3,863 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Grenada Middle School logs that 51% of students identify as Black, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. The remainder reads as 46% White.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school lists 55 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.6:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 13.7:1 average. About 76% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Grenada County) logs that median household earnings sit near $48,804, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 17% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Grenada County runs 5 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,863 students), of which Grenada Middle School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Grenada High School, around 0.2 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Grenada Middle School.

The school occupies a town-center site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Grenada Middle School has declined 17%, going from 961 students in 2018 to 793 in 2025. Class-load math has pulled in: from 17.8:1 in 2018 to 14.6:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Grenada County at a glance

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Population
21,217
Census ACS
Median income
$48,804
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
3,863 students

Quick facts

School name
Grenada Middle School
District
Grenada School District
Address
28 JONES ROAD, GRENADA, MS 38901
Phone
(662) 226-5135
County
Grenada County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
793
Teachers (FTE)
55
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
605 (76%)
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
280168000264
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Grenada School District
Other schools in GRENADA
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Frequently asked questions

About Grenada Middle School
How large is Grenada Middle School?
Grenada Middle School enrolls approximately 793 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Grenada Middle School serve?
Grenada Middle School serves grades 06-08.
How many students per teacher at Grenada Middle School?
Approximately 14.6:1 students per teacher at Grenada Middle School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Grenada Middle School?
At Grenada Middle School, the student body is approximately 46% White, 1% Hispanic, 51% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Grenada Middle School public or private?
Grenada Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Grenada School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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