- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Macon, MS
B F Liddell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for B F Liddell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280330000643
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
B F Liddell Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Macon · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
B F Liddell Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, B F Liddell Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Macon, MS.
School address
District: Noxubee County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280330000643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
B F Liddell Middle School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 280330000643 · Macon, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 16.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Earl Nash Elementary School (611 students)
B F Liddell Middle School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
B F Liddell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Earl Nash Elem
Earl Nash Elementary School
611 students
- Noxubee County
Noxubee County High School
405 students
- This school
B F Liddell Middle School
305 students
What this shows B F Liddell Middle School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How B F Liddell Middle School compares
B F Liddell Middle 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$13,260
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 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Two or More 67.5%
African American 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Largest group: Two or More at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, B F Liddell Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Noxubee County School District reports $13,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How B F Liddell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Nash Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Noxubee County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to B F Liddell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about B F Liddell Middle School
How many students attend B F Liddell Middle School?
B F Liddell Middle School has 305 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Macon, MS. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at B F Liddell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at B F Liddell Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 21% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at B F Liddell Middle School?
100.0% of students at B F Liddell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of B F Liddell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at B F Liddell Middle School is Two or More at 67.5% of enrollment, in Macon, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for B F Liddell Middle School?
B F Liddell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 B F Liddell Middle School rank among public schools in Macon?
By Resource Investment Index, B F Liddell Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Macon, 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 Noxubee County School District?
Besides B F Liddell Middle School, Noxubee County School District also operates Earl Nash Elementary School (611 students) and Noxubee County High School (405 students). See the Noxubee County School District district page for the complete list.