- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Cormorant, MS
Lake Cormorant High
Federal NCES profile for Lake Cormorant High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280132001357
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Cormorant High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 991
- students enrolled
Lake Cormorant High has class sizes larger than 79% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Desoto Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280132001357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Lake Cormorant High held near 974 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.9 → 62.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 280132001357 · Lake Cormorant, MS High · MID · TRAD
991 enr · 15:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto Central High School (2,004 students)
Lake Cormorant High held near 974 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.9 → 62.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Lake Cormorant High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desoto Central
Desoto Central High School
2,004 students
- Southaven High
Southaven High School
1,876 students
- Hernando High
Hernando High School
1,529 students
- Southaven Midd
Southaven Middle School
1,423 students
- Desoto Central
Desoto Central Middle School
1,388 students
- This school
Lake Cormorant High
991 students
What this shows Lake Cormorant High reports 991 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Cormorant High compares
Lake Cormorant 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▼ 15% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 991 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
991
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.3%
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
$9,525
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 48.5%
White 32.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Lake Cormorant High is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto Co School Dist reports $9,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Cormorant High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southaven High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hernando High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southaven Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desoto Central Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Cormorant High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,876
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~991 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Cormorant High
How many students attend Lake Cormorant High?
Lake Cormorant High has 991 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Cormorant, MS. CCD year-over-year: 969 (2022-23) → 974 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Cormorant High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Cormorant High is 15:1, which is 13% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Cormorant High?
68.8% of students at Lake Cormorant High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Cormorant High?
The largest demographic group at Lake Cormorant High is African American at 48.5% of enrollment, in Lake Cormorant, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Cormorant High?
Lake Cormorant High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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).
What other schools are in Desoto Co School Dist?
Besides Lake Cormorant High, Desoto Co School Dist also operates Desoto Central High School (2,004 students), Southaven High School (1,876 students), and Hernando High School (1,529 students). See the Desoto Co School Dist district page for the complete list.