Enrollment
993
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Haughton, LA
Haughton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Haughton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220027000135
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Haughton Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Haughton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Haughton Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Haughton Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Haughton, LA.
School address
District: Bossier Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220027000135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Haughton Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Haughton Middle School
Haughton Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Haughton, Louisiana, enrolling 993 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 93% of state schools at 993 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 191 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #165, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 288 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 993 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 21 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Bossier Parish also operates Airline High School (1,855 students) and Benton High School (1,515 students) alongside Haughton 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 Haughton Middle School compares
Haughton Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▼ 15% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 993 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
993
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$13,534
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
203
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 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 67.2%
African American 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Haughton Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bossier Parish, which includes Haughton Middle School.
$13,534
Per student
-17%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.0%
State 39.2%
Federal 17.8%
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 Haughton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haughton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkway High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elm Grove Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Haughton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~993 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Haughton Middle School
How many students attend Haughton Middle School?
Haughton Middle School has 993 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Haughton, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haughton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Haughton Middle School is 20.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Haughton Middle School?
53.2% of students at Haughton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Haughton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Haughton Middle School is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Haughton, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Haughton Middle School?
Haughton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Haughton Middle School rank among public schools in Haughton?
By Resource Investment Index, Haughton Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Haughton, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Haughton on the city page.
Is Haughton Middle School a good school?
Haughton Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Louisiana 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 Bossier Parish?
Besides Haughton Middle School, Bossier Parish also operates Airline High School (1,855 students), Benton High School (1,515 students), and Haughton High School (1,360 students). See the Bossier Parish district page for the complete list.
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