- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Greenwood Middle School grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (+11.9%).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 280019801522 · Greenwood, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 13.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenwood High School (633 students)
Greenwood Middle School grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (+11.9%). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Greenwood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenwood High
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
- This school
Greenwood Middle School
278 students
What this shows Greenwood Middle School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greenwood Middle School compares
Greenwood Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 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
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~278 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), up 29.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.