- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Olive Branch, MS
Center Hill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Center Hill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280132001358
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Hill Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Olive Branch · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Hill Middle has class sizes larger than 91% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Hill Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Olive Branch, MS.
School address
District: Desoto Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280132001358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Center Hill Middle held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.9 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 280132001358 · Olive Branch, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 16.5:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto Central High School (2,004 students)
Center Hill Middle held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.9 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Center Hill Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desoto Central
Desoto Central High School
2,004 students
- Southaven High
Southaven High School
1,876 students
- Hernando High
Hernando High School
1,529 students
- Southaven Midd
Southaven Middle School
1,423 students
- Desoto Central
Desoto Central Middle School
1,388 students
- This school 757
Center Hill Middle
757 students
What this shows Center Hill Middle reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center Hill Middle compares
Center Hill Middle 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 46% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 91% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$9,525
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
175
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 48.2%
White 34.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Center Hill Middle is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto Co School Dist reports $9,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center Hill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southaven High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hernando High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southaven Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desoto Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Hill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,876
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~757 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center Hill Middle
How many students attend Center Hill Middle?
Center Hill Middle has 757 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Olive Branch, MS. CCD year-over-year: 775 (2022-23) → 768 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Hill Middle is 16.5:1, which is 24% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Center Hill Middle?
43.7% of students at Center Hill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Hill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Center Hill Middle is African American at 48.2% of enrollment, in Olive Branch, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Hill Middle?
Center Hill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Center Hill Middle rank among public schools in Olive Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Hill Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Olive Branch, 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 Olive Branch on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto Co School Dist?
Besides Center Hill Middle, Desoto Co School Dist also operates Desoto Central High School (2,004 students), Southaven High School (1,876 students), and Hernando High School (1,529 students). See the Desoto Co School Dist district page for the complete list.