Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Nettleton Primary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 305 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Nettleton Primary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nettleton Primary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Nettleton Primary School is ranked #132 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Nettleton Primary School?
305 students attend Nettleton Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Nettleton Primary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nettleton Primary School?
Nettleton Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nettleton Primary School offer ?
Nettleton Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Nettleton Primary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 305 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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