Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
Public
Middle Grades 6–8 BSchool Grade
Part of Madison County School District
820 Sulphur Springs Road, Canton, MS 39046 · (601) 855-2406
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Academic performance
Math proficiency32%
State average 35.2%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 34.8%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
124Students enrolled
6:1Student–teacher ratio
94%Free / reduced lunch
RuralSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Grade 632
Grade 753
Grade 839
Students
Black · 98%121
Two or more races · 2%2
Hispanic · 1%1
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
155’20
155’21
146’22
139’23
124’24
Location
820 Sulphur Springs Road Canton
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.