- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Midland, LA
Midland High School
Federal NCES profile for Midland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220003000016
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midland High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 317
- students enrolled
Midland High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Acadia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220003000016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Midland High School held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 220003000016 · Midland, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 16.7:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Mire Elementary School (662 students)
Midland High School held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Midland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mire Elementar
Mire Elementary School
662 students
- Rayne High Sch
Rayne High School
653 students
- Iota Elementar
Iota Elementary School
585 students
- Iota High Scho
Iota High School
566 students
- Church Point H
Church Point High School
504 students
- This school
Midland High School
317 students
What this shows Midland High School reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midland High School compares
Midland High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▼ 12% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,428
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Midland High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Acadia Parish reports $12,428 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mire Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rayne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iota Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iota High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Church Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other 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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midland High School
How many students attend Midland High School?
Midland High School has 317 students enrolled. It is a public school in Midland, LA. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midland High School is 16.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midland High School?
54.8% of students at Midland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midland High School?
The largest demographic group at Midland High School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Midland, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midland High School?
Midland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Acadia Parish?
Besides Midland High School, Acadia Parish also operates Mire Elementary School (662 students), Rayne High School (653 students), and Iota Elementary School (585 students). See the Acadia Parish district page for the complete list.