- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Moss Point, MS
East Central High School
Federal NCES profile for East Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280216001045
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Central High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Moss Point · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Central High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Central High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Moss Point, MS.
School address
District: Jackson Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280216001045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
East Central High School held near 793 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.6 → 49.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 280216001045 · Moss Point, MS High · MID · TRAD
777 enr · 16.2:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: St Martin High School (1,289 students)
East Central High School held near 793 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.6 → 49.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
East Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Martin High
St Martin High School
1,289 students
- St. Martin Mid
St. Martin Middle School
946 students
- This school
East Central High School
777 students
- Vancleave High
Vancleave High School
737 students
- St Martin East
St Martin East Elementary School
704 students
- Vancleave Lowe
Vancleave Lower Elementary
686 students
What this shows East Central High School reports 777 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Central High School compares
East Central 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 47% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 777 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
777
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$10,899
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, East Central High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Jackson Co School Dist reports $10,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Martin Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vancleave High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Martin East Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vancleave Lower Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~777 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Central High School
How many students attend East Central High School?
East Central High School has 777 students enrolled. It is a high school in Moss Point, MS. CCD year-over-year: 787 (2022-23) → 793 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Central High School is 16.2:1, which is 22% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Central High School?
42.6% of students at East Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Central High School?
The largest demographic group at East Central High School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Moss Point, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Central High School?
East Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 East Central High School rank among public schools in Moss Point?
By Resource Investment Index, East Central High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Moss Point, 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 Moss Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Co School Dist?
Besides East Central High School, Jackson Co School Dist also operates St Martin High School (1,289 students), St. Martin Middle School (946 students), and Vancleave High School (737 students). See the Jackson Co School Dist district page for the complete list.