- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Olive Branch, MS
Lewisburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Lewisburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280132001288
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewisburg High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Olive Branch · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewisburg High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewisburg High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Olive Branch, MS.
School address
District: Desoto Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280132001288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Lewisburg High School held near 1,286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.4 → 77.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 280132001288 · Olive Branch, MS High · MID · TRAD
1,330 enr · 18:1 · 17.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto Central High School (2,004 students)
Lewisburg High School held near 1,286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.4 → 77.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Lewisburg High School 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
Lewisburg High School
1,330 students
What this shows Lewisburg High School reports 1,330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewisburg High School compares
Lewisburg 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 35% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 78% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,330 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,330
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 95% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.4%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
186
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
African American 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Lewisburg High School is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 Lewisburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southaven High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hernando High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southaven Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desoto Central Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewisburg High School'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 (~1,330 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewisburg High School
How many students attend Lewisburg High School?
Lewisburg High School has 1,330 students enrolled. It is a high school in Olive Branch, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,275 (2022-23) → 1,286 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewisburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewisburg High School is 18:1, which is 35% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewisburg High School?
17.6% of students at Lewisburg High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewisburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Lewisburg High School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Olive Branch, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewisburg High School?
Lewisburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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).
How does Lewisburg High School rank among high schools in Olive Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewisburg High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Olive Branch, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Olive Branch on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto Co School Dist?
Besides Lewisburg High School, 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.