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Seminary Middle

200 Main St, Seminary, MS 39479 · (601) 722-4510 · Covington County
GRADES 05–08MIDDLE42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL365 STUDENTS
Enrollment
365
Middle
DISTRICT 356 · STATE 452
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.9:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
362 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 80%
Community
0
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 5
91
Grade 6
80
Grade 7
92
Grade 8
102
Student demographics
White
25871%
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 40%
Hispanic
185%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 7%
Black
8122%
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 45%
Asian
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Two+
62%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
18350%
Female
18250%

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Test scores

MAAP 2023-24 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
52.4%
MS avg 45.9% . -0.3pp since 2022
Math
59.8%
MS avg 52.8% . -5.5pp since 2022
Source: MAAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
365
-46 (-11%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
was 15.3:1
% White
71%
was 74%
% Hispanic
5%
was 5%
% Black
22%
was 21%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Seminary Middle

Seminary Middle operates as a compact intermediate school in Seminary, Mississippi, overseen by Covington County School District. Current enrollment sits at 365 students spanning grades 5 through 8.

Covington County School District runs 7 schools in total, collectively educating 2,492 students. Seminary Middle is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Seminary Middle records that 71% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 22% Black, 5% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 60% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully more White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 12.9:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 13.7:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 99% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Covington County shows median household earnings sit near $45,051, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 20% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Covington County runs 10 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,492 students), of which Seminary Middle is one.

The closest other public school is Seminary High, roughly 0.0 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Seminary Middle.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Seminary Middle has declined 11%, going from 411 students in 2018 to 365 in 2025. Class-load math has pulled in: from 15.3:1 in 2018 to 12.9:1 in 2025.

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Covington County at a glance

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Population
18,148
Census ACS
Median income
$45,051
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
20%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
2,492 students

Quick facts

School name
Seminary Middle
District
Covington County School District
Address
200 Main St, Seminary, MS 39479
Phone
(601) 722-4510
County
Covington County
Level
Middle
Grade range
05–08
Total enrollment
365
Teachers (FTE)
28
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
362 (99%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
280129001337
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Seminary Middle
What is the total enrollment at Seminary Middle?
Seminary Middle enrolls approximately 365 students in grades 05-08.
What age range does Seminary Middle serve?
Seminary Middle serves students from grade 05 through grade 08.
How many teachers does Seminary Middle have?
Seminary Middle employs 28 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Seminary Middle?
At Seminary Middle, the student body is approximately 71% White, 5% Hispanic, 22% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Seminary Middle public or private?
Seminary Middle is a public K-12 school, overseen by Covington County School District.
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