Enrollment
1,411
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280279001381
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.1%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Germantown High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Germantown High School
Germantown High School is a large high school in Madison, Mississippi, enrolling 1,411 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17:1 is larger than about 94% of Mississippi schools and 28% above the 13.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.1% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Mississippi average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Mississippi, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,411 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 19 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #11.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (39%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 29 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Madison's high schools, it stands alongside Madison Central High School (1,260 students): Germantown High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 14.8:1).
Madison Co School Dist also operates Madison Central High School (1,260 students) and Madison Middle School (1,180 students) alongside Germantown 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 Germantown High School compares
Germantown 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,127
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison Co School Dist, which includes Germantown High School.
$11,127
Per student
-7%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 40.6%
Federal 10.9%
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 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
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
Similar high 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 (~1,411 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Germantown High School a good school?
Germantown High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi. 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 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.
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