- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brookhaven, MS
Brookhaven High School
Federal NCES profile for Brookhaven High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280084000092
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookhaven High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Mississippi schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Brookhaven · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookhaven High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookhaven High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Brookhaven, MS.
School address
District: Brookhaven School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280084000092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Brookhaven High School held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.6 → 54.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 280084000092 · Brookhaven, MS High · MID · TRAD
758 enr · 14.6:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Mamie Martin Elementary School (622 students)
Brookhaven High School held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.6 → 54.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Brookhaven High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brookhaven High School
758 students
- Mamie Martin E
Mamie Martin Elementary School
622 students
- Brookhaven Ele
Brookhaven Elementary School
368 students
- Lipsey School
Lipsey School
341 students
- Alexander Juni
Alexander Junior High School
340 students
What this shows Brookhaven High School reports 758 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brookhaven High School compares
Brookhaven 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▼ 10% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 758 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
758
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$12,335
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 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 66.2%
White 27.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Brookhaven High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Brookhaven School Dist reports $12,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brookhaven High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamie Martin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookhaven Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lipsey School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alexander Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookhaven High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Brookhaven
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~758 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brookhaven High School
How many students attend Brookhaven High School?
Brookhaven High School has 758 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brookhaven, MS. CCD year-over-year: 769 (2022-23) → 806 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookhaven High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookhaven High School is 14.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brookhaven High School?
72.7% of students at Brookhaven High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookhaven High School?
The largest demographic group at Brookhaven High School is African American at 66.2% of enrollment, in Brookhaven, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookhaven High School?
Brookhaven High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Brookhaven High School rank among public schools in Brookhaven?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookhaven High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Brookhaven, 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 Brookhaven on the city page.
What other schools are in Brookhaven School Dist?
Besides Brookhaven High School, Brookhaven School Dist also operates Mamie Martin Elementary School (622 students), Brookhaven Elementary School (368 students), and Lipsey School (341 students). See the Brookhaven School Dist district page for the complete list.