- Enrollment
- 2,170
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cabot, AR
Cabot Junior High South
Federal NCES profile for Cabot Junior High South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050375001182
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cabot Junior High South earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #6 of 15
- public schools in Cabot · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cabot Junior High South has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cabot Junior High South ranks #6 of 15 public schools in Cabot, AR.
School address
District: Cabot School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050375001182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Cabot Junior High South held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 47.8 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 050375001182 · Cabot, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
699 enr · 14.9:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Cabot High School (2,170 students)
Cabot Junior High South held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 47.8 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Cabot Junior High South in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cabot High Sch
Cabot High School
2,170 students
- Cabot Junior H
Cabot Junior High North
920 students
- Cabot Middle S 828
Cabot Middle School North
828 students
- Cabot Freshman 827
Cabot Freshman Academy
827 students
- Cabot Middle S 747
Cabot Middle School South
747 students
- This school 699
Cabot Junior High South
699 students
What this shows Cabot Junior High South reports 699 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cabot Junior High South compares
Cabot Junior High South held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 46% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 699 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
699
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 59% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$10,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
137
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Cabot Junior High South is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cabot School District reports $10,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cabot Junior High South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabot High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabot Junior High North | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabot Middle School North | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabot Freshman Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabot Middle School South | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cabot Junior High South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~699 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cabot Junior High South
How many students attend Cabot Junior High South?
Cabot Junior High South has 699 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cabot, AR. CCD year-over-year: 710 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cabot Junior High South?
The student-teacher ratio at Cabot Junior High South is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cabot Junior High South?
32.0% of students at Cabot Junior High South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cabot Junior High South?
The largest demographic group at Cabot Junior High South is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Cabot, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cabot Junior High South?
Cabot Junior High South 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 Cabot Junior High South rank among public schools in Cabot?
By Resource Investment Index, Cabot Junior High South ranks #6 of 15 public schools in Cabot, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cabot on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabot School District?
Besides Cabot Junior High South, Cabot School District also operates Cabot High School (2,170 students), Cabot Junior High North (920 students), and Cabot Middle School North (828 students). See the Cabot School District district page for the complete list.