- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake, MS
Lake High School
Federal NCES profile for Lake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280390001389
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Mississippi schools.
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 231
- students enrolled
Lake High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Scott Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280390001389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Lake High School shrank from 221 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 280390001389 · Lake, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 15.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Scott Central Attendance Center (856 students)
Lake High School shrank from 221 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Lake High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scott Central
Scott Central Attendance Center
856 students
- Morton Element
Morton Elementary School
686 students
- Sebastopol Att
Sebastopol Attendance Center
684 students
- Bettye Mae Jac
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School
486 students
- Morton High Sc
Morton High School
476 students
- This school 231
Lake High School
231 students
What this shows Lake High School reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake High School compares
Lake 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
231
Bigger than 23% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$10,252
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 46.3%
African American 43.7%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Lake High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Scott Co School Dist reports $10,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Central Attendance Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sebastopol Attendance Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bettye Mae Jack Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~231 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake High School
How many students attend Lake High School?
Lake High School has 231 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake, MS. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake High School is 15.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake High School?
100.0% of students at Lake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake High School?
The largest demographic group at Lake High School is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in Lake, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake High School?
Lake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Scott Co School Dist?
Besides Lake High School, Scott Co School Dist also operates Scott Central Attendance Center (856 students), Morton Elementary School (686 students), and Sebastopol Attendance Center (684 students). See the Scott Co School Dist district page for the complete list.