- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Carrollton, MS
J Z George High School
Federal NCES profile for J Z George High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280093000104
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J Z George High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Mississippi schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 343
- students enrolled
J Z George High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Carroll County School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280093000104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
J Z George High School shrank from 441 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (-17.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 280093000104 · North Carrollton, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 9.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall Elementary School (391 students)
J Z George High School shrank from 441 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (-17.0%). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
How J Z George High School compares
J Z George High School is a shrinking 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 26% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
343
Bigger than 39% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 8% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.2%
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
$12,897
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 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 57.4%
White 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, J Z George High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County School Dist reports $12,897 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J Z George High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J Z George High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about J Z George High School
How many students attend J Z George High School?
J Z George High School has 343 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Carrollton, MS. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Z George High School?
The student-teacher ratio at J Z George High School is 9.8:1, which is 26% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 38% 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 J Z George High School?
100.0% of students at J Z George High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J Z George High School?
The largest demographic group at J Z George High School is African American at 57.4% of enrollment, in North Carrollton, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J Z George High School?
J Z George High 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).
What other schools are in Carroll County School Dist?
Besides J Z George High School, Carroll County School Dist also operates Marshall Elementary School (391 students). See the Carroll County School Dist district page for the complete list.