- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Charleston, MS
Charleston High School
Federal NCES profile for Charleston High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280141000207
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charleston High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Charleston High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charleston High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Charleston, MS.
School address
District: East Tallahatchie Consol Sch Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280141000207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Charleston High School held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 280141000207 · Charleston, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 13:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Charleston Elementary School (316 students)
Charleston High School held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Charleston High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charleston Ele
Charleston Elementary School
316 students
- This school
Charleston High School
273 students
- Charleston Mid
Charleston Middle School
208 students
What this shows Charleston High School reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charleston High School compares
Charleston 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 46% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.5%
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
$13,925
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 91.6%
Two or More 5.9%
White 2.6%
Largest group: African American at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Charleston High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for East Tallahatchie Consol Sch Dist reports $13,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charleston High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charleston Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charleston High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charleston High School
How many students attend Charleston High School?
Charleston High School has 273 students enrolled. It is a high school in Charleston, MS. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charleston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charleston High School is 13:1, which is 2% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 17% 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 Charleston High School?
100.0% of students at Charleston High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charleston High School?
The largest demographic group at Charleston High School is African American at 91.6% of enrollment, in Charleston, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charleston High School?
Charleston High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Charleston High School rank among public schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Charleston High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Charleston, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Tallahatchie Consol Sch Dist?
Besides Charleston High School, East Tallahatchie Consol Sch Dist also operates Charleston Elementary School (316 students) and Charleston Middle School (208 students). See the East Tallahatchie Consol Sch Dist district page for the complete list.