Nichols Middle School
Canton, MS · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Nichols Middle School is a middle school located in Canton, Mississippi. The school serves 396 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 41/100 (D), Nichols Middle School performs below the state average for Mississippi. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nichols Middle School has a DataScore of 41/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Nichols Middle School has 396 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
Nichols Middle School has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of +3.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Nichols Middle School is part of the Canton Public School Dist in Canton, Mississippi. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.