- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grenada, MS
Grenada High
Federal NCES profile for Grenada High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280168000262
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grenada High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Grenada · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Grenada High has class sizes larger than 88% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grenada High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Grenada, MS.
School address
District: Grenada School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280168000262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Grenada High held near 1,048 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.3 → 67.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 280168000262 · Grenada, MS High · MID · TRAD
1,026 enr · 16:1 · 69.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Grenada Elementary School (2,044 students)
Grenada High held near 1,048 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.3 → 67.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Grenada High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grenada Elemen
Grenada Elementary School
2,044 students
- This school
Grenada High
1,026 students
- Grenada Middle 793
Grenada Middle School
793 students
What this shows Grenada High reports 1,026 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grenada High compares
Grenada High 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▼ 14% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,026 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,026
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 88% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$11,666
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.6%
White 43.2%
Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Grenada High is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Grenada School Dist reports $11,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grenada High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grenada Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grenada Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grenada High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~1,026 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Grenada High
How many students attend Grenada High?
Grenada High has 1,026 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grenada, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,063 (2022-23) → 1,048 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grenada High?
The student-teacher ratio at Grenada High is 16:1, which is 20% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grenada High?
69.2% of students at Grenada High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grenada High?
The largest demographic group at Grenada High is African American at 53.6% of enrollment, in Grenada, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grenada High?
Grenada High has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Grenada High rank among public schools in Grenada?
By Resource Investment Index, Grenada High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Grenada, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Grenada School Dist?
Besides Grenada High, Grenada School Dist also operates Grenada Elementary School (2,044 students) and Grenada Middle School (793 students). See the Grenada School Dist district page for the complete list.