Enrollment
908
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Philadelphia, MS
Neshoba Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Neshoba Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280306000612
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neshoba Central High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 908
- students enrolled
Neshoba Central High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Neshoba County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280306000612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.3%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Neshoba Central High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Neshoba Central High School
Neshoba Central High School is a higher-need, large high school in Philadelphia, Mississippi, enrolling 908 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 61.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Mississippi, bigger than 90% of state schools at 908 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 877 Mississippi schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 128 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #125, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 454 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Neshoba County School District spends $8,958 per pupil, 25% below the Mississippi average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 37.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 235 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 908 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Neshoba County School District also operates Neshoba Central Elementary School (1,419 students) and Neshoba Central Middle School (645 students) alongside Neshoba Central 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 Neshoba Central High School compares
Neshoba Central High School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▼ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 908 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
908
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$8,958
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 56.5%
African American 17.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.9%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Neshoba Central High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Neshoba County School District, which includes Neshoba Central High School.
$8,958
Per student
-25%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.9%
State 46.4%
Federal 37.7%
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 Neshoba Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neshoba Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neshoba Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neshoba Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,419
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~908 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Neshoba Central High School
How many students attend Neshoba Central High School?
Neshoba Central High School has 908 students enrolled. It is a high school in Philadelphia, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neshoba Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Neshoba Central High School is 14.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Neshoba Central High School?
61.3% of students at Neshoba Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neshoba Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Neshoba Central High School is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neshoba Central High School?
Neshoba Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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).
Is Neshoba Central High School a good school?
Neshoba Central High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools. 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 Neshoba County School District?
Besides Neshoba Central High School, Neshoba County School District also operates Neshoba Central Elementary School (1,419 students) and Neshoba Central Middle School (645 students). See the Neshoba County School District district page for the complete list.
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