- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mccomb, MS
Denman Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Denman Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280288000972
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denman Junior High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Mccomb · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Denman Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denman Junior High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Mccomb, MS.
School address
District: Mccomb School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280288000972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Denman Junior High School shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (-12.9%).
Teacher FTE held 27.7 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 280288000972 · Mccomb, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 11.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccomb High School (632 students)
Denman Junior High School shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (-12.9%). Teacher FTE held 27.7 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Denman Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mccomb High Sc
Mccomb High School
632 students
- Otken Elementa
Otken Elementary School
458 students
- This school
Denman Junior High School
312 students
- Higgins Middle
Higgins Middle School
287 students
- Kennedy Elemen 232
Kennedy Elementary School
232 students
- Summit Element 200
Summit Elementary School
200 students
What this shows Denman Junior High School reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denman Junior High School compares
Denman Junior High School is a shrinking 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
312
Bigger than 34% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
83.0%
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
$15,268
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 192 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 95.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 88.1%
White 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: African American at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Denman Junior High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Mccomb School District reports $15,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Denman Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccomb High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Otken Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Higgins Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denman Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Denman Junior High School
How many students attend Denman Junior High School?
Denman Junior High School has 312 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mccomb, MS. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denman Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denman Junior High School is 11.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 26% 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 Denman Junior High School?
100.0% of students at Denman Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denman Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Denman Junior High School is African American at 88.1% of enrollment, in Mccomb, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denman Junior High School?
Denman Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Denman Junior High School rank among public schools in Mccomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Denman Junior High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Mccomb, 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 Mccomb on the city page.
What other schools are in Mccomb School District?
Besides Denman Junior High School, Mccomb School District also operates Mccomb High School (632 students), Otken Elementary School (458 students), and Higgins Middle School (287 students). See the Mccomb School District district page for the complete list.