At a glance
Reported students
356
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi middle enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 176 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
366
Huey L Porter Middle: 356 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 13.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 381
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Huey L Porter Middle
Huey L Porter Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Canton. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Canton Public Schools. NCES reports 356 students for 2024–25.
Among 176 middle schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 377 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, close to the Mississippi median of 13.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (71.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.3%). English learners represent 16% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 0.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Huey L Porter Middle
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16%
- Students with disabilities
- 0.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.3%
- Hispanic18.3%
- Black71.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Canton Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Nichols Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
362 reported students
Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
366 reported students
Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences
Elementary · Grades PK–05
378 reported students
McNeal Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
385 reported students
Canton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
411 reported students
Canton Educational Services Center
Other · Grades 01–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Huey L Porter Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary Elementary · Canton Public Schools | PK–05 | 366 | under 0.1 mi |
| Canton High School High · Canton Public Schools | 09–12 | 899 | 0.5 mi |
| Canton Elementary School Elementary · Canton Public Schools | PK–05 | 411 | 1.7 mi |
| Canton Career Center High · Canton Public Schools | 08–12 | 0 | 2.3 mi |
| Nichols Middle School Middle · Canton Public Schools | 06–08 | 362 | 3.1 mi |
| Germantown Middle Middle · Madison County Schools | 06–08 | 1,008 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Huey L Porter Middle
What grades does Huey L Porter Middle serve?
Huey L Porter Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Canton Public Schools.
How many students attend Huey L Porter Middle?
Huey L Porter Middle reported 356 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 176 Mississippi middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 381 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Huey L Porter Middle?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 356 students and 27.35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 13.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Huey L Porter Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Huey L Porter Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Canton Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Huey L Porter Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Huey L Porter Middle in?
Huey L Porter Middle is part of Canton Public Schools, based in Canton, MS, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Huey L Porter Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Canton High School (0.5 mi), Canton Elementary School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.