Enrollment
144
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 280042001584
Amite County Middle School — Liberty, MS
Federal NCES profile for Amite County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 65/100.
👥 Class size 65
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Amite County School District · Mississippi
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 13.4:1 Mississippi avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Amite County Middle School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Amite County Middle School reports 144 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 35% below the Mississippi state mean of 13.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 45% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% above the Mississippi average and 93% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Amite County School District spends $16,047 per pupil district-wide, above the Mississippi average of $13,402 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.1% from local sources (property taxes), 29.5% from the state, and 38.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Amite County Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Mississippi state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 35% | 13.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
8.7:1
students per teacher
— 35% below state mean
Top 3% in Mississippi — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,047
per pupil, district-wide
— above Mississippi avg of $13,402
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 144 Top 4% in Mississippi — larger than 96% of 877 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 8.7:1 -35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +24% vs state
NCES ID 280042001584
Student demographics
African American 81.9%
White 13.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 81.9% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amite County School District, which includes Amite County Middle School.
$16,047
Per student
+20%
vs Mississippi
Avg $13,402
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 29.5%
Federal 38.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Amite County Middle School
How many students attend Amite County Middle School?
Amite County Middle School has 144 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Liberty, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amite County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amite County Middle School is 8.7:1, which is 35% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.4:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amite County Middle School?
100.0% of students at Amite County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amite County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Amite County Middle School is African American at 81.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Liberty, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amite County Middle School?
Amite County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.