South Delta Middle School

Set in ANGUILLA, Mississippi, South Delta Middle School is a minimally staffed junior high, operated by South Delta School District. It teaches 138 students across grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 452 students per school, that is 69% smaller than typical.

South Delta School District comprises 3 schools with combined enrollment of 548 students; South Delta Middle School is among them.

In terms of who attends, South Delta Middle School records that Black students make up the majority at 70%. Beyond that, the school lists 30% multiracial.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, South Delta Middle School has 8 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 17.0:1. The state averages around 13.7:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Sharkey County indicate median household earnings sit near $40,000, about 16% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 26% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Sharkey County's 4 public schools (combined enrollment of about 548 students), South Delta Middle School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is South Delta Elementary School, roughly 5.0 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 2 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

Geographically, the school is in a rural area.

Looking at the recent track record. South Delta Middle School's enrollment has contracted 26% since 2018, when it stood at 186 (now 138). Over the same period, the Black share decreased from 97% to 70%.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for South Delta Middle School typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.