- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brookhaven, MS
Alexander Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Alexander Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280084000090
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander Junior High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Mississippi schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Brookhaven · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexander Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Junior High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Brookhaven, MS.
School address
District: Brookhaven School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280084000090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Alexander Junior High School shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-16.5%).
Teacher FTE held 29.3 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 280084000090 · Brookhaven, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 11.7:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookhaven High School (758 students)
Alexander Junior High School shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-16.5%). Teacher FTE held 29.3 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Alexander Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookhaven Hig
Brookhaven High School
758 students
- Mamie Martin E
Mamie Martin Elementary School
622 students
- Brookhaven Ele
Brookhaven Elementary School
368 students
- Lipsey School
Lipsey School
341 students
- This school
Alexander Junior High School
340 students
What this shows Alexander Junior High School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alexander Junior High School compares
Alexander Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▼ 7% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$12,335
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 72.1%
White 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Alexander Junior High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brookhaven School Dist reports $12,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alexander Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mamie Martin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookhaven Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lipsey School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alexander Junior High School
How many students attend Alexander Junior High School?
Alexander Junior High School has 340 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brookhaven, MS. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Junior High School is 11.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 25% 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 Alexander Junior High School?
74.6% of students at Alexander Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexander Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Alexander Junior High School is African American at 72.1% of enrollment, in Brookhaven, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander Junior High School?
Alexander Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Alexander Junior High School rank among public schools in Brookhaven?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Junior High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Brookhaven, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brookhaven on the city page.
What other schools are in Brookhaven School Dist?
Besides Alexander Junior High School, Brookhaven School Dist also operates Brookhaven High School (758 students), Mamie Martin Elementary School (622 students), and Brookhaven Elementary School (368 students). See the Brookhaven School Dist district page for the complete list.