Enrollment
278
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenwood, MS
Greenwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Greenwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280019801522
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenwood Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenwood Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenwood Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Greenwood, MS.
School address
District: Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280019801522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenwood Middle School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenwood Middle School
Greenwood Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Greenwood, Mississippi, enrolling 278 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Mississippi median, within a few percentage points of the 13.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 278 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 261 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #194, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 30.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 56 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 278 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Greenwood's middle schools, it stands alongside Leflore Legacy Academy (203 students): Greenwood Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 9.2:1).
Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch District also operates Greenwood High School (633 students) and Davis Elementary School (377 students) alongside Greenwood Middle 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 Greenwood Middle School compares
Greenwood Middle 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$11,911
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 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 91.0%
Two or More 5.0%
White 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Greenwood Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch District, which includes Greenwood Middle School.
$11,911
Per student
-1%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 44.3%
Federal 30.8%
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 Greenwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amanda Elzy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leflore County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Threadgill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar middle schools in Greenwood
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~278 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Greenwood Middle School
How many students attend Greenwood Middle School?
Greenwood Middle School has 278 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenwood, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 16% 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 Greenwood Middle School?
100.0% of students at Greenwood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Greenwood Middle School is African American at 91.0% of enrollment, in Greenwood, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenwood Middle School?
Greenwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greenwood Middle School rank among public schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenwood Middle School ranks #5 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.
Is Greenwood Middle School a good school?
Greenwood Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. 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 Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch District?
Besides Greenwood Middle School, Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch District also operates Greenwood High School (633 students), Davis Elementary School (377 students), and Amanda Elzy High School (367 students). See the Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch District district page for the complete list.
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