- Enrollment
- 1,419
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280306000612
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 20/100 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.
- 20
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Neshoba Central High School held near 956 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.3 → 65.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 280306000612 · Philadelphia, MS High · MID · TRAD
908 enr · 14.9:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Neshoba Central Elementary School (1,419 students)
Neshoba Central High School held near 956 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.3 → 65.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Neshoba Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neshoba Centra
Neshoba Central Elementary School
1,419 students
- This school
Neshoba Central High School
908 students
- Neshoba Centra
Neshoba Central Middle School
645 students
What this shows Neshoba Central High School reports 908 students on the CCD universe file.
How Neshoba Central High School compares
Neshoba Central High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,084
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 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.
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
District finance for Neshoba County School District reports $10,084 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~908 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 948 (2022-23) → 956 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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 20/100 (lower 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 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.