- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pascagoula, MS
Exceptional School
Federal NCES profile for Exceptional School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280348001161
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Exceptional School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Mississippi.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Pascagoula · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Exceptional School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Exceptional School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Pascagoula, MS.
School address
District: Pascagoula-Gautier School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280348001161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Exceptional School held near 41 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 280348001161 · Pascagoula, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
44 enr · 7.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Pascagoula High School (1,127 students)
Exceptional School held near 41 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Exceptional School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pascagoula Hig
Pascagoula High School
1,127 students
- Gautier High S
Gautier High School
900 students
- William M Colm
William M Colmer Middle School
532 students
- Trent Lott Aca
Trent Lott Academy
524 students
- Gautier Middle 416
Gautier Middle School
416 students
- This school 44
Exceptional School
44 students
What this shows Exceptional School reports 44 students on the CCD universe file.
How Exceptional School compares
Exceptional 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 | 7.3:1 | ▼ 45% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 44 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
44
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 2% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.3%
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
$15,771
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.6%
White 34.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 11.4%
Largest group: African American at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Exceptional School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Pascagoula-Gautier School District reports $15,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Exceptional School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gautier High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William M Colmer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trent Lott Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gautier Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Exceptional School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Pascagoula
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~44 students)
Frequently asked questions about Exceptional School
How many students attend Exceptional School?
Exceptional School has 44 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pascagoula, MS. CCD year-over-year: 41 (2022-23) → 41 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Exceptional School?
The student-teacher ratio at Exceptional School is 7.3:1, which is 45% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 54% 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 Exceptional School?
100.0% of students at Exceptional School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Exceptional School?
The largest demographic group at Exceptional School is African American at 38.6% of enrollment, in Pascagoula, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Exceptional School?
Exceptional School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Exceptional School rank among public schools in Pascagoula?
By Resource Investment Index, Exceptional School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Pascagoula, 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 Pascagoula on the city page.
What other schools are in Pascagoula-Gautier School District?
Besides Exceptional School, Pascagoula-Gautier School District also operates Pascagoula High School (1,127 students), Gautier High School (900 students), and William M Colmer Middle School (532 students). See the Pascagoula-Gautier School District district page for the complete list.