- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, MS
Columbus High School
Federal NCES profile for Columbus High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280120000154
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus High School earns 29/100 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
- high schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbus High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Columbus, MS.
School address
District: Columbus Municipal School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280120000154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Columbus High School held near 937 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.8 → 59.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 280120000154 · Columbus, MS High · MID · TRAD
865 enr · 13.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbus Middle School (597 students)
Columbus High School held near 937 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.8 → 59.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Columbus High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Columbus High School
865 students
- Columbus Middl
Columbus Middle School
597 students
- Cook Elementar
Cook Elementary School
415 students
- Stokes Beard E
Stokes Beard Elementary School
369 students
- Sale Elementar 290
Sale Elementary School
290 students
- Fairview Eleme 244
Fairview Elementary School
244 students
What this shows Columbus High School reports 865 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus High School compares
Columbus 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 865 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
865
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 59% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.4%
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
$13,944
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
240
in-school suspensions + 372 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 70.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
White 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Columbus High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Columbus Municipal School Dist reports $13,944 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbus High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cook Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stokes Beard Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sale Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~865 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus High School
How many students attend Columbus High School?
Columbus High School has 865 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, MS. CCD year-over-year: 898 (2022-23) → 937 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus High School is 13.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbus High School?
100.0% of students at Columbus High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus High School?
The largest demographic group at Columbus High School is African American at 94.0% of enrollment, in Columbus, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus High School?
Columbus High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Columbus High School rank among high schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Columbus, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbus Municipal School Dist?
Besides Columbus High School, Columbus Municipal School Dist also operates Columbus Middle School (597 students), Cook Elementary School (415 students), and Stokes Beard Elementary School (369 students). See the Columbus Municipal School Dist district page for the complete list.