Enrollment
863
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Biloxi, MS
Biloxi Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Biloxi Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280063001107
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Biloxi Junior High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Biloxi · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Biloxi Junior High has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Biloxi Junior High ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Biloxi, MS.
School address
District: Biloxi Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280063001107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.7%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Biloxi Junior High compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Biloxi Junior High
Biloxi Junior High is a higher-need, large middle school in Biloxi, Mississippi, enrolling 863 students.
At 12.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Mississippi median, within a few percentage points of the 13.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 65.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 863 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 137 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #80.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 30.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 323 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 863 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Biloxi Public School Dist also operates Biloxi High School (1,669 students) and Biloxi Upper Elementary (844 students) alongside Biloxi Junior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Biloxi Junior High compares
Biloxi Junior High on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▼ 18% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 863 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
863
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 44% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$12,135
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
243
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 38.2%
African American 32.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 38.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Biloxi Junior High is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Biloxi Public School Dist, which includes Biloxi Junior High.
$12,135
Per student
+1%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 31.8%
Federal 30.5%
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.
How Biloxi Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biloxi High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Biloxi Upper Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Bay Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Popps Ferry Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Back Bay Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Biloxi Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,669
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~863 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Biloxi Junior High
How many students attend Biloxi Junior High?
Biloxi Junior High has 863 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Biloxi, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Biloxi Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Biloxi Junior High is 12.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 18% 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 Biloxi Junior High?
65.7% of students at Biloxi Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Biloxi Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Biloxi Junior High is White at 38.2% of enrollment, in Biloxi, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Biloxi Junior High?
Biloxi Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Biloxi Junior High rank among public schools in Biloxi?
By Resource Investment Index, Biloxi Junior High ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Biloxi, 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 Biloxi on the city page.
Is Biloxi Junior High a good school?
Biloxi Junior High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Biloxi Public School Dist?
Besides Biloxi Junior High, Biloxi Public School Dist also operates Biloxi High School (1,669 students), Biloxi Upper Elementary (844 students), and North Bay Elementary School (658 students). See the Biloxi Public School Dist district page for the complete list.
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