Serving 191 students in grades 6-8, Rod Paige Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rod Paige Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rod Paige Middle School's student population of 191 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
191 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rod Paige Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rod Paige Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#492 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Black
47%
45%
White
41%
40%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.4%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rod Paige Middle School's ranking?
Rod Paige Middle School is ranked #492 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Rod Paige Middle School?
191 students attend Rod Paige Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Rod Paige Middle School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rod Paige Middle School?
Rod Paige Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rod Paige Middle School offer ?
Rod Paige Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rod Paige Middle School part of?
Rod Paige Middle School is part of Lawrence County School District.
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