- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Leland, MS
Leland High School
Federal NCES profile for Leland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280261001059
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leland High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Leland · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Leland High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leland High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Leland, MS.
School address
District: Leland School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280261001059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Leland High School grew from 179 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (+13.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 280261001059 · Leland, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 13.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Edna M Scott Elementary School (239 students)
Leland High School grew from 179 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (+13.4%). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Leland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edna M Scott E
Edna M Scott Elementary School
239 students
- Leland School
Leland School Park
232 students
- This school
Leland High School
200 students
What this shows Leland High School reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leland High School compares
Leland High School is a growing 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 51% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,804
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.0%
Two or More 25.5%
White 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Leland High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Leland School Dist reports $17,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edna M Scott Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leland School Park | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leland High School
How many students attend Leland High School?
Leland High School has 200 students enrolled. It is a high school in Leland, MS. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 203 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leland High School is 13.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leland High School?
100.0% of students at Leland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leland High School?
The largest demographic group at Leland High School is African American at 69.0% of enrollment, in Leland, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leland High School?
Leland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Leland High School rank among public schools in Leland?
By Resource Investment Index, Leland High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Leland, 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 Leland School Dist?
Besides Leland High School, Leland School Dist also operates Edna M Scott Elementary School (239 students) and Leland School Park (232 students). See the Leland School Dist district page for the complete list.