- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hattiesburg, MS
N R Burger Middle School
Federal NCES profile for N R Burger Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280180000980
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
N R Burger Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Mississippi schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Hattiesburg · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
N R Burger Middle School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, N R Burger Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Hattiesburg, MS.
School address
District: Hattiesburg Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280180000980 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
N R Burger Middle School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.7 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 280180000980 · Hattiesburg, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 10.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hattiesburg High School (1,014 students)
N R Burger Middle School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.7 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
N R Burger Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hattiesburg Hi
Hattiesburg High School
1,014 students
- Thames Element
Thames Elementary School
619 students
- This school
N R Burger Middle School
525 students
- Rowan Elementa
Rowan Elementary School
425 students
- Woodley Elemen
Woodley Elementary School
422 students
- Grace Christia 367
Grace Christian Elementary School
367 students
What this shows N R Burger Middle School reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How N R Burger Middle School compares
N R Burger Middle 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
525
Bigger than 65% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% 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
28.6%
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
$14,215
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 149 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 5.1%
White 2.7%
Largest group: African American at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, N R Burger Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Hattiesburg Public School Dist reports $14,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How N R Burger Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thames Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rowan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace Christian Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to N R Burger Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Hattiesburg
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about N R Burger Middle School
How many students attend N R Burger Middle School?
N R Burger Middle School has 525 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hattiesburg, MS. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at N R Burger Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at N R Burger Middle School is 10.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 33% 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 N R Burger Middle School?
100.0% of students at N R Burger Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of N R Burger Middle School?
The largest demographic group at N R Burger Middle School is African American at 80.8% of enrollment, in Hattiesburg, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for N R Burger Middle School?
N R Burger Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 N R Burger Middle School rank among public schools in Hattiesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, N R Burger Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Hattiesburg, 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 Hattiesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Hattiesburg Public School Dist?
Besides N R Burger Middle School, Hattiesburg Public School Dist also operates Hattiesburg High School (1,014 students), Thames Elementary School (619 students), and Rowan Elementary School (425 students). See the Hattiesburg Public School Dist district page for the complete list.