A
Very Good
85/100

Guntown Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1539 MAIN ST., Guntown, MS 38849
Overall
A
85/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 52nd percentile in Mississippi
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.13 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 87th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Mississippi for growth

Each score is graded separately against Mississippi schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

85
Repit Score
out of 100
692
Students
enrolled
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%52/1001.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%87/100Students gain 1.13 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.26 in 2009–19; 86th percentile in Mississippi (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 15% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Mississippi schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −27 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Mississippi. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−2 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency58% (+16 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Mississippi state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%61%reading -17 pts, math +0 pts34th percentile (list)
Black27%32%reading +2 pts, math -1 pts47th percentile (list)
Low-income34%59%reading +4 pts, math +21 pts81st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1539 MAIN ST.
City Guntown
ZIP Code 38849
District 2802550
NCES School ID 280255000492
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 38849

Understanding the community around Guntown Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,068
Per Capita Income $29,336
Poverty Rate 4.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%
High School or Higher 88.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $157,200
Median Rent $835
Owner-Occupied 80.2%
Renter-Occupied 19.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Guntown Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 75.6%
Black 16.8%
Two or More Races 3.9%
Hispanic/Latino 2.2%
Asian 1.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 692
Teachers (FTE) 51.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Guntown Middle School?
Guntown Middle School has a Repit School Score of 85 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Guntown Middle School?
Guntown Middle School has 692 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1.
What grades does Guntown Middle School serve?
Guntown Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Guntown Middle School receive per student?
Guntown Middle School receives $11,309 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Guntown Middle School in 38849 ▼
Avg Home Value
$214,787
Avg Monthly Rent
$891
1-Year Change
+10.4%
% Renters
19.8%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026