- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mccomb, MS
Higgins Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Higgins Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280288000554
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Higgins Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Mccomb · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Higgins Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Higgins Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Mccomb, MS.
School address
District: Mccomb School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280288000554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Higgins Middle School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 280288000554 · Mccomb, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 12.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccomb High School (632 students)
Higgins Middle School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Higgins Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mccomb High Sc
Mccomb High School
632 students
- Otken Elementa
Otken Elementary School
458 students
- Denman Junior
Denman Junior High School
312 students
- This school
Higgins Middle School
287 students
- Kennedy Elemen 232
Kennedy Elementary School
232 students
- Summit Element 200
Summit Elementary School
200 students
What this shows Higgins Middle School reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Higgins Middle School compares
Higgins Middle 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
287
Bigger than 30% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.8%
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
$15,268
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.8%
White 4.5%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Higgins Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mccomb School District reports $15,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Higgins Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccomb High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Otken Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denman Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Higgins Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Higgins Middle School
How many students attend Higgins Middle School?
Higgins Middle School has 287 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mccomb, MS. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Higgins Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Higgins Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 20% 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 Higgins Middle School?
100.0% of students at Higgins Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Higgins Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Higgins Middle School is African American at 87.8% of enrollment, in Mccomb, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Higgins Middle School?
Higgins Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Higgins Middle School rank among public schools in Mccomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Higgins Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Mccomb, 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 Mccomb on the city page.
What other schools are in Mccomb School District?
Besides Higgins Middle School, Mccomb School District also operates Mccomb High School (632 students), Otken Elementary School (458 students), and Denman Junior High School (312 students). See the Mccomb School District district page for the complete list.