- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Batesville, MS
Batesville Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Batesville Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280405000764
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Batesville Junior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Batesville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 77.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Batesville Junior High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Batesville Junior High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Batesville, MS.
School address
District: South Panola School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280405000764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Batesville Junior High School held near 784 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.9 → 64.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 280405000764 · Batesville, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
756 enr · 12.6:1 · 77.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: South Panola High School (1,113 students)
Batesville Junior High School held near 784 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.9 → 64.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Batesville Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Panola H
South Panola High School
1,113 students
- This school
Batesville Junior High School
756 students
- Batesville Ele
Batesville Elementary School
741 students
- Batesville Int
Batesville Intermediate School
587 students
- Pope Elementar
Pope Elementary School
549 students
- Batesville Mid
Batesville Middle School
474 students
What this shows Batesville Junior High School reports 756 students on the CCD universe file.
How Batesville Junior High School compares
Batesville Junior 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▼ 4% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 756 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
756
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.6%
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
$11,681
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 202 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 63.0%
White 26.7%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Batesville Junior High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Panola School District reports $11,681 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Batesville Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Panola High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Batesville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Batesville Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pope Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Batesville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Batesville Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~756 students)
Frequently asked questions about Batesville Junior High School
How many students attend Batesville Junior High School?
Batesville Junior High School has 756 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Batesville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 825 (2022-23) → 784 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Batesville Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Batesville Junior High School is 12.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 20% 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 Batesville Junior High School?
77.2% of students at Batesville Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Batesville Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Batesville Junior High School is African American at 63.0% of enrollment, in Batesville, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Batesville Junior High School?
Batesville Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Batesville Junior High School rank among public schools in Batesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Batesville Junior High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Batesville, 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 Batesville on the city page.
What other schools are in South Panola School District?
Besides Batesville Junior High School, South Panola School District also operates South Panola High School (1,113 students), Batesville Elementary School (741 students), and Batesville Intermediate School (587 students). See the South Panola School District district page for the complete list.