Enrollment
437
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eupora, MS
Eupora High School
Federal NCES profile for Eupora High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280456001097
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eupora High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Mississippi schools.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 437
- students enrolled
Eupora High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Webster Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280456001097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.7%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eupora High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eupora High School
Eupora High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Eupora, Mississippi, enrolling 437 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 58.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 437 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 138 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #111, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 437 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 117 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 437 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Eupora's public schools, it stands alongside Eupora Elementary School (401 students): Eupora High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 11.5:1).
Webster Co School Dist also operates East Webster High School (445 students) and East Webster Elementary School (434 students) alongside Eupora High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eupora High School compares
Eupora High School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▼ 27% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.3%
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
$9,990
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
African American 28.4%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Eupora High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Webster Co School Dist, which includes Eupora High School.
$9,990
Per student
-17%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 53.0%
Federal 24.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Eupora High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Webster High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Webster Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eupora Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eupora High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Eupora
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~437 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eupora High School
How many students attend Eupora High School?
Eupora High School has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eupora, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eupora High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eupora High School is 14.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eupora High School?
58.7% of students at Eupora High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eupora High School?
The largest demographic group at Eupora High School is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Eupora, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eupora High School?
Eupora High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Eupora High School a good school?
Eupora High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Mississippi schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Webster Co School Dist?
Besides Eupora High School, Webster Co School Dist also operates East Webster High School (445 students), East Webster Elementary School (434 students), and Eupora Elementary School (401 students). See the Webster Co School Dist district page for the complete list.
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