Robert L Merritt Junior High
Regular School · Indianola, MS
Robert L Merritt Junior High is a regular school school in Indianola, Mississippi, serving grades 07–09 with 341 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 13.2:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 311 | 91% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 5% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 8 | 2% |
| White | 4 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 341 | 175M / 166F |
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 13.0% -22.7pp | 35.7% | 455 |
| Reading Proficiency | 12.0% -23.3pp | 35.3% | 283 |
| Science Proficiency | 28.0% | — | 313 |
| 4-Year Graduation Rate | <50% | — |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 341 | 100% |
Contact & Location
705 Kinlock Road
Indianola, MS 38751
Phone: (662)884-1270
http://www.sunflower.k12.ms.usDistrict
SUNFLOWER CTY CONS SCHOOL DISTRICTPer-pupil expenditure: $21,964
District enrollment: 2,929
Other Schools in District
- A.W. James Elementary Elementary
- Lockard Elementary School Elementary
- Moorhead Central School Elementary
- Ruleville Central Elementary Elementary
- Gentry High School High
- INDIANOLA CAREER & TECH CENTER High
- Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School High
- Carver Elementary Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 38751) → CensusDepth.com
- Mississippi population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Mississippi teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
280018701421
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD