- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Greenwood, MS
Greenwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Greenwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280019801516
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenwood High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Mississippi schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenwood High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenwood High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Greenwood, MS.
School address
District: Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280019801516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Greenwood High School held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 280019801516 · Greenwood, MS High · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 15.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Davis Elementary School (377 students)
Greenwood High School held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Greenwood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Greenwood High School
633 students
- Davis Elementa
Davis Elementary School
377 students
- Amanda Elzy Hi
Amanda Elzy High School
367 students
- Leflore County
Leflore County Elementary School
306 students
- Threadgill Ele
Threadgill Elementary School
295 students
- Leflore County
Leflore County High School
293 students
What this shows Greenwood High School reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greenwood High School compares
Greenwood 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.4%
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
$13,241
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 92.6%
Two or More 2.8%
White 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Greenwood High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch District reports $13,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Greenwood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amanda Elzy High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leflore County Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Threadgill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leflore County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenwood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Greenwood
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 (~633 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greenwood High School
How many students attend Greenwood High School?
Greenwood High School has 633 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greenwood, MS. CCD year-over-year: 637 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenwood High School is 15.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenwood High School?
100.0% of students at Greenwood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Greenwood High School is African American at 92.6% of enrollment, in Greenwood, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenwood High School?
Greenwood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Greenwood High School rank among public schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenwood High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Greenwood, 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 Greenwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch District?
Besides Greenwood High School, Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch District also operates Davis Elementary School (377 students), Amanda Elzy High School (367 students), and Leflore County Elementary School (306 students). See the Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch District district page for the complete list.