- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mendenhall, MS
Mendenhall High School
Federal NCES profile for Mendenhall High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280399001086
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mendenhall High School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mendenhall · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 77.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mendenhall High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mendenhall High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mendenhall, MS.
School address
District: Simpson Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280399001086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Mendenhall High School held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 280399001086 · Mendenhall, MS High · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 20.2:1 · 77.5% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Mendenhall Elementary School (598 students)
Mendenhall High School held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Mendenhall High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mendenhall High School
646 students
- Mendenhall Ele
Mendenhall Elementary School
598 students
- Magee Elementa
Magee Elementary School
525 students
- Simpson Centra
Simpson Central School
388 students
- Magee High Sch
Magee High School
380 students
- Magee Middle S
Magee Middle School
260 students
What this shows Mendenhall High School reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mendenhall High School compares
Mendenhall 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 52% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.5% | ▼ 4% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 99% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
52.3%
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
$12,235
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 646 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 55.6%
White 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Mendenhall High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Simpson Co School Dist reports $12,235 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mendenhall High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendenhall Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Magee Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simpson Central School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Magee High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Magee Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mendenhall High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~646 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mendenhall High School
How many students attend Mendenhall High School?
Mendenhall High School has 646 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mendenhall, MS. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mendenhall High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mendenhall High School is 20.2:1, which is 52% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mendenhall High School?
77.5% of students at Mendenhall High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mendenhall High School?
The largest demographic group at Mendenhall High School is African American at 55.6% of enrollment, in Mendenhall, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mendenhall High School?
Mendenhall High School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Mendenhall High School rank among public schools in Mendenhall?
By Resource Investment Index, Mendenhall High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mendenhall, 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 Simpson Co School Dist?
Besides Mendenhall High School, Simpson Co School Dist also operates Mendenhall Elementary School (598 students), Magee Elementary School (525 students), and Simpson Central School (388 students). See the Simpson Co School Dist district page for the complete list.