- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Collins, MS
Collins High School
Federal NCES profile for Collins High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280129000177
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Collins High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Collins · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Collins High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Collins High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Collins, MS.
School address
District: Covington County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280129000177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+182 students YoY
Collins High School grew from 242 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (+75.2%).
Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+182 students YoY 280129000177 · Collins, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 15.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Collins Elementary (474 students)
Collins High School grew from 242 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (+75.2%). Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Collins High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Collins Elemen
Collins Elementary
474 students
- Seminary Eleme
Seminary Elementary School
420 students
- Seminary High
Seminary High School
382 students
- This school
Collins High School
373 students
- Seminary Middl
Seminary Middle School
365 students
- Mount Olive At
Mount Olive Attendance Center
282 students
What this shows Collins High School reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Collins High School compares
Collins High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
373
Bigger than 43% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$12,776
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 71.8%
White 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Collins High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Covington County School District reports $12,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Collins High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collins Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seminary Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seminary High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seminary Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Olive Attendance Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Collins High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Collins High School
How many students attend Collins High School?
Collins High School has 373 students enrolled. It is a high school in Collins, MS. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), up 182.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Collins High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Collins High School is 15.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Collins High School?
100.0% of students at Collins High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Collins High School?
The largest demographic group at Collins High School is African American at 71.8% of enrollment, in Collins, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Collins High School?
Collins High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Collins High School rank among public schools in Collins?
By Resource Investment Index, Collins High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Collins, 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 Covington County School District?
Besides Collins High School, Covington County School District also operates Collins Elementary (474 students), Seminary Elementary School (420 students), and Seminary High School (382 students). See the Covington County School District district page for the complete list.