- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lexington, MS
Holmes County Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Holmes County Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280019501488
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holmes County Central High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Holmes County Central High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holmes County Central High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lexington, MS.
School address
District: Holmes County Consolidated Sd · Mississippi
NCES ID 280019501488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Holmes County Central High School held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.6 → 50.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 280019501488 · Lexington, MS High · MID · TRAD
714 enr · 13.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: William Dean Jr. Elementary School (426 students)
Holmes County Central High School held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.6 → 50.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Holmes County Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Holmes County Central High School
714 students
- William Dean J
William Dean Jr. Elementary School
426 students
- S V Marshall M
S V Marshall Middle School
321 students
- Durant Element 242
Durant Elementary School
242 students
- S V Marshall E 214
S V Marshall Elementary School
214 students
- Williams-Sulli 192
Williams-Sullivan Middle School
192 students
What this shows Holmes County Central High School reports 714 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holmes County Central High School compares
Holmes County Central High 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 714 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
714
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 59% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.8%
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
$15,056
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 218 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 98.7%
White 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 98.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.6, Holmes County Central High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Holmes County Consolidated Sd reports $15,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holmes County Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Dean Jr. Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| S V Marshall Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Durant Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| S V Marshall Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williams-Sullivan Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holmes County Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~714 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holmes County Central High School
How many students attend Holmes County Central High School?
Holmes County Central High School has 714 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lexington, MS. CCD year-over-year: 811 (2022-23) → 788 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmes County Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmes County Central High School is 13.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holmes County Central High School?
100.0% of students at Holmes County Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holmes County Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Holmes County Central High School is African American at 98.7% of enrollment, in Lexington, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holmes County Central High School?
Holmes County Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Holmes County Central High School rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Holmes County Central High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lexington, 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 Holmes County Consolidated Sd?
Besides Holmes County Central High School, Holmes County Consolidated Sd also operates William Dean Jr. Elementary School (426 students), S V Marshall Middle School (321 students), and Durant Elementary School (242 students). See the Holmes County Consolidated Sd district page for the complete list.