- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Myrtle, MS
Myrtle Attendance Center
Federal NCES profile for Myrtle Attendance Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280435000823
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Myrtle Attendance Center earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 698
- students enrolled
Myrtle Attendance Center has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Union Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280435000823 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Myrtle Attendance Center held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.9 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 280435000823 · Myrtle, MS Other · MID · TRAD
698 enr · 13.7:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: East Union Attendance Center (950 students)
Myrtle Attendance Center held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.9 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Myrtle Attendance Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Union Att
East Union Attendance Center
950 students
- This school
Myrtle Attendance Center
698 students
- Ingomar Attend
Ingomar Attendance Center
678 students
- West Union Att
West Union Attendance Center
660 students
What this shows Myrtle Attendance Center reports 698 students on the CCD universe file.
How Myrtle Attendance Center compares
Myrtle Attendance Center 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▼ 17% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 698 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
698
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 59% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,322
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Myrtle Attendance Center is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union Co School Dist reports $10,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Myrtle Attendance Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Union Attendance Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ingomar Attendance Center | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Union Attendance Center | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Myrtle Attendance Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~698 students)
Frequently asked questions about Myrtle Attendance Center
How many students attend Myrtle Attendance Center?
Myrtle Attendance Center has 698 students enrolled. It is a public school in Myrtle, MS. CCD year-over-year: 704 (2022-23) → 707 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Attendance Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Attendance Center is 13.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Myrtle Attendance Center?
66.8% of students at Myrtle Attendance Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Myrtle Attendance Center?
The largest demographic group at Myrtle Attendance Center is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Myrtle, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Myrtle Attendance Center?
Myrtle Attendance Center has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Union Co School Dist?
Besides Myrtle Attendance Center, Union Co School Dist also operates East Union Attendance Center (950 students), Ingomar Attendance Center (678 students), and West Union Attendance Center (660 students). See the Union Co School Dist district page for the complete list.