- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbia, MS
Columbia High School
Federal NCES profile for Columbia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280117000149
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia High School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Mississippi schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Columbia, MS.
School address
District: Columbia School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280117000149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Columbia High School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.5 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 280117000149 · Columbia, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 15.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Primary School (448 students)
Columbia High School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.5 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Columbia High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Columbia High School
484 students
- Columbia Prima
Columbia Primary School
448 students
- Columbia Eleme
Columbia Elementary School
378 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
329 students
What this shows Columbia High School reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia High School compares
Columbia 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
484
Bigger than 60% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.6%
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
$12,423
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 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
120
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.5%
White 47.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Columbia High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Columbia School District reports $12,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia High School
How many students attend Columbia High School?
Columbia High School has 484 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbia, MS. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia High School is 15.6:1, 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 Columbia High School?
100.0% of students at Columbia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia High School?
The largest demographic group at Columbia High School is African American at 47.5% of enrollment, in Columbia, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia High School?
Columbia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Columbia High School rank among public schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Columbia, 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 Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia School District?
Besides Columbia High School, Columbia School District also operates Columbia Primary School (448 students), Columbia Elementary School (378 students), and Jefferson Middle School (329 students). See the Columbia School District district page for the complete list.