- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Moss Point, MS
Moss Point High School
Federal NCES profile for Moss Point High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280300000587
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moss Point High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Moss Point · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Moss Point High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moss Point High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Moss Point, MS.
School address
District: Moss Point Separate School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280300000587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Moss Point High School grew from 455 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.9 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 280300000587 · Moss Point, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 10.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Moss Point Kreole Primary School (419 students)
Moss Point High School grew from 455 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 47.9 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Moss Point High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Moss Point High School
491 students
- Moss Point Kre
Moss Point Kreole Primary School
419 students
- Magnolia Middl
Magnolia Middle School
359 students
- Moss Point Esc
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem
342 students
What this shows Moss Point High School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moss Point High School compares
Moss Point 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
491
Bigger than 60% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 13% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$17,841
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 72.3%
White 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Moss Point High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Moss Point Separate School Dist reports $17,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moss Point High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Point Kreole Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moss Point High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Moss Point
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moss Point High School
How many students attend Moss Point High School?
Moss Point High School has 491 students enrolled. It is a high school in Moss Point, MS. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moss Point High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moss Point High School is 10.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 34% lower 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 Moss Point High School?
100.0% of students at Moss Point High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moss Point High School?
The largest demographic group at Moss Point High School is African American at 72.3% of enrollment, in Moss Point, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moss Point High School?
Moss Point High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Moss Point High School rank among public schools in Moss Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Moss Point High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Moss Point, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Moss Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Moss Point Separate School Dist?
Besides Moss Point High School, Moss Point Separate School Dist also operates Moss Point Kreole Primary School (419 students), Magnolia Middle School (359 students), and Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem (342 students). See the Moss Point Separate School Dist district page for the complete list.