- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Madison, MS
Germantown High School
Federal NCES profile for Germantown 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 280279001381
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Germantown High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Germantown High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Germantown High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Madison, MS.
School address
District: Madison Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280279001381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Germantown High School held near 1,389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 83.8 → 86.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 280279001381 · Madison, MS High · MID · TRAD
1,411 enr · 17:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Central High School (1,260 students)
Germantown High School held near 1,389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 83.8 → 86.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Germantown High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Germantown High School
1,411 students
- Madison Centra
Madison Central High School
1,260 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle School
1,180 students
- Germantown Mid
Germantown Middle School
1,008 students
- Ridgeland High
Ridgeland High School
995 students
- Madison Statio
Madison Station Elementary School
980 students
What this shows Germantown High School reports 1,411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Germantown High School compares
Germantown 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 69% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,411 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,411
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 94% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$12,248
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 165 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
African American 38.7%
Asian 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Germantown High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Madison Co School Dist reports $12,248 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Germantown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Germantown Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeland High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Station Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Germantown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Madison
2 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 (~1,411 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Germantown High School
How many students attend Germantown High School?
Germantown High School has 1,411 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madison, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,396 (2022-23) → 1,389 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Germantown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Germantown High School is 17:1, which is 28% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Germantown High School?
25.1% of students at Germantown High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Germantown High School?
The largest demographic group at Germantown High School is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Madison, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Germantown High School?
Germantown 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 Germantown High School rank among high schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Germantown High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Madison, 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 Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Co School Dist?
Besides Germantown High School, Madison Co School Dist also operates Madison Central High School (1,260 students), Madison Middle School (1,180 students), and Germantown Middle School (1,008 students). See the Madison Co School Dist district page for the complete list.