Serving 1,286 students in grades 6-8, Oak Grove Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 61% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,286 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Oak Grove Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Grove Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Oak Grove Middle School is ranked #205 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Oak Grove Middle School often compared to?
Oak Grove Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Petal Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Oak Grove Middle School?
1,286 students attend Oak Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Oak Grove Middle School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Grove Middle School?
Oak Grove Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Grove Middle School offer ?
Oak Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Oak Grove Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,286 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
