- Enrollment
- 1,669
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Biloxi Junior High held near 880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.1 → 61.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 280063001107 · Biloxi, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
863 enr · 12.9:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Biloxi High School (1,669 students)
Biloxi Junior High held near 880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.1 → 61.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Biloxi Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Biloxi High Sc
Biloxi High School
1,669 students
- This school
Biloxi Junior High
863 students
- Biloxi Upper E
Biloxi Upper Elementary
844 students
- North Bay Elem 658
North Bay Elementary School
658 students
- Popps Ferry El 608
Popps Ferry Elementary School
608 students
- Back Bay Eleme 528
Back Bay Elementary School
528 students
What this shows Biloxi Junior High reports 863 students on the CCD universe file.
How Biloxi Junior High compares
Biloxi Junior High 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$13,206
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
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.
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
District finance for Biloxi Public School Dist reports $13,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~863 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 881 (2022-23) → 880 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.