- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Aberdeen, MS
Aberdeen High School
Federal NCES profile for Aberdeen High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280036000009
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aberdeen High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Aberdeen High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aberdeen High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Aberdeen, MS.
School address
District: Aberdeen School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280036000009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Aberdeen High School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 280036000009 · Aberdeen, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 13:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Aberdeen Elementary School (346 students)
Aberdeen High School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Aberdeen High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aberdeen Eleme
Aberdeen Elementary School
346 students
- This school
Aberdeen High School
312 students
- Belle Shivers
Belle Shivers Middle School
266 students
What this shows Aberdeen High School reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aberdeen High School compares
Aberdeen High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 46% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,579
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 156 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.3%
Two or More 3.5%
White 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Aberdeen High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Aberdeen School Dist reports $15,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aberdeen High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belle Shivers Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aberdeen High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aberdeen High School
How many students attend Aberdeen High School?
Aberdeen High School has 312 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aberdeen, MS. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aberdeen High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aberdeen High School is 13:1, which is 2% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aberdeen High School?
100.0% of students at Aberdeen High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aberdeen High School?
The largest demographic group at Aberdeen High School is African American at 93.3% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aberdeen High School?
Aberdeen High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aberdeen High School rank among public schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Aberdeen High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Aberdeen, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Aberdeen School Dist?
Besides Aberdeen High School, Aberdeen School Dist also operates Aberdeen Elementary School (346 students) and Belle Shivers Middle School (266 students). See the Aberdeen School Dist district page for the complete list.