Drew Hunter Middle School in Drew, Mississippi on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Drew Hunter Middle School is a rural public school in Drew, Mississippi that is part of Sunflower County Consolidated School District. It serves 102 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.8:1. Its teachers have had 53 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

102 Students

8 Teachers

10 Swoope Rd

Drew, MS 38737 View local requests

https://hms.sunflower.k12.ms.us/

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Drew Hunter Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Stricklin-Buckner

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Drew Hunter Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

97%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Drew Hunter Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 22, 2026

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