Enrollment
446
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Leakesville, MS
Greene County High School
Federal NCES profile for Greene County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280159000232
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greene County High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Leakesville · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Greene County High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greene County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Leakesville, MS.
School address
District: Greene County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280159000232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greene County High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greene County High School
Greene County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Leakesville, Mississippi, enrolling 446 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 68.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 446 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 877 Mississippi schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 162 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #155, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 55/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 446 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Greene County School District also operates Leakesville Elementary School (423 students) and Leakesville Jr High School (325 students) alongside Greene County 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 Greene County High School compares
Greene County 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▼ 16% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.2%
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
$11,304
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 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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 61.4%
African American 20.0%
Two or More 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Greene County High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greene County School District, which includes Greene County High School.
$11,304
Per student
-6%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 42.5%
Federal 27.9%
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 Greene County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leakesville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leakesville Jr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sand Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mc Lain Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greene County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~446 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Greene County High School
How many students attend Greene County High School?
Greene County High School has 446 students enrolled. It is a high school in Leakesville, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greene County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greene County High School is 14.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greene County High School?
68.0% of students at Greene County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greene County High School?
The largest demographic group at Greene County High School is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Leakesville, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greene County High School?
Greene County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greene County High School rank among public schools in Leakesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Greene County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Leakesville, 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 Leakesville on the city page.
Is Greene County High School a good school?
Greene County High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Greene County School District?
Besides Greene County High School, Greene County School District also operates Leakesville Elementary School (423 students), Leakesville Jr High School (325 students), and Sand Hill Elementary School (267 students). See the Greene County School District district page for the complete list.
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