- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marks, MS
M. S. Palmer High School
Federal NCES profile for M. S. Palmer High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280381000730
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
M. S. Palmer High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 239
- students enrolled
M. S. Palmer High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Quitman Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280381000730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
M. S. Palmer High School held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 280381000730 · Marks, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 14.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Quitman County Elementary School (331 students)
M. S. Palmer High School held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
M. S. Palmer High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quitman County
Quitman County Elementary School
331 students
- Quitman County
Quitman County Middle School
265 students
- This school
M. S. Palmer High School
239 students
What this shows M. S. Palmer High School reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How M. S. Palmer High School compares
M. S. Palmer 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
239
Bigger than 24% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$14,846
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 56.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 96.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 97.1%
Two or More 1.7%
White 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, M. S. Palmer High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Quitman Co School Dist reports $14,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How M. S. Palmer High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quitman County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to M. S. Palmer High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about M. S. Palmer High School
How many students attend M. S. Palmer High School?
M. S. Palmer High School has 239 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marks, MS. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at M. S. Palmer High School?
The student-teacher ratio at M. S. Palmer High School is 14.1:1, which is 6% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at M. S. Palmer High School?
100.0% of students at M. S. Palmer High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of M. S. Palmer High School?
The largest demographic group at M. S. Palmer High School is African American at 97.1% of enrollment, in Marks, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for M. S. Palmer High School?
M. S. Palmer High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Quitman Co School Dist?
Besides M. S. Palmer High School, Quitman Co School Dist also operates Quitman County Elementary School (331 students) and Quitman County Middle School (265 students). See the Quitman Co School Dist district page for the complete list.