Enrollment
1,262
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Munford, TN
Munford High School
Federal NCES profile for Munford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470408001700
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Munford High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Munford · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,262
- students enrolled
Munford High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Munford High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Munford, TN.
School address
District: Tipton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470408001700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Munford High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Munford High School
Munford High School is a large high school in Munford, Tennessee, enrolling 1,262 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.1:1 is larger than about 90% of Tennessee schools and 25% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Tennessee, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,262 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Tipton County also operates Brighton High School (1,031 students) and Munford Middle School (910 students) alongside Munford High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Munford High School compares
Munford High School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,262 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,262
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$9,659
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
African American 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Munford High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tipton County, which includes Munford High School.
$9,659
Per student
-11%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 55.7%
Federal 23.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Munford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Munford Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Munford Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atoka Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brighton Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Munford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,262 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Munford High School
How many students attend Munford High School?
Munford High School has 1,262 students enrolled. It is a high school in Munford, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Munford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Munford High School is 19.1:1, which is 25% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Munford High School?
The largest demographic group at Munford High School is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Munford, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Munford High School?
Munford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Munford High School rank among public schools in Munford?
By Resource Investment Index, Munford High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Munford, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Munford on the city page.
Is Munford High School a good school?
Munford High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Tipton County?
Besides Munford High School, Tipton County also operates Brighton High School (1,031 students), Munford Middle School (910 students), and Munford Elementary (864 students). See the Tipton County district page for the complete list.
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