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Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
820 Sulphur Springs Road, Canton, MS 39046 · (601) 855-2406 · Part of Madison County School District
Students
124
Students per teacher
6:1
Free or reduced lunch
94%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
- Small classes: 6:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 20% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency32%
State average 35.2%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 34.8%
Location
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820 Sulphur Springs Road, Canton
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 632
Grade 753
Grade 839
Enrollment over time
155’20
155’21
146’22
139’23
124’24
Down 20% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 98%Two or more races 2%Hispanic <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.