- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brandon, MS
Brandon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Brandon 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 280383000737
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brandon Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Brandon · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Brandon Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brandon Middle School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Brandon, MS.
School address
District: Rankin Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280383000737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Brandon Middle School held near 1,153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 92.8 → 91.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 280383000737 · Brandon, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
1,155 enr · 12.6:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Rankin High School (1,855 students)
Brandon Middle School held near 1,153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 92.8 → 91.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Brandon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Rank
Northwest Rankin High School
1,855 students
- Brandon High S
Brandon High School
1,609 students
- Northwest Rank
Northwest Rankin Middle School
1,352 students
- This school
Brandon Middle School
1,155 students
- Rouse Elementa
Rouse Elementary
798 students
- Brandon Elemen
Brandon Elementary School
743 students
What this shows Brandon Middle School reports 1,155 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brandon Middle School compares
Brandon 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 52% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,155 | top 4% | - | - |
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.
1,155
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,323
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 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.8%
African American 33.4%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Brandon Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Rankin Co School Dist reports $11,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brandon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Rankin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Rankin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rouse Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brandon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~1,155 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brandon Middle School
How many students attend Brandon Middle School?
Brandon Middle School has 1,155 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brandon, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,193 (2022-23) → 1,153 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brandon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brandon Middle 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 Brandon Middle School?
38.9% of students at Brandon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brandon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Brandon Middle School is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Brandon, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brandon Middle School?
Brandon 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 Brandon Middle School rank among public schools in Brandon?
By Resource Investment Index, Brandon Middle School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Brandon, 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 Brandon on the city page.
What other schools are in Rankin Co School Dist?
Besides Brandon Middle School, Rankin Co School Dist also operates Northwest Rankin High School (1,855 students), Brandon High School (1,609 students), and Northwest Rankin Middle School (1,352 students). See the Rankin Co School Dist district page for the complete list.