Enrollment
645
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Philadelphia, MS
Neshoba Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Neshoba Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280306000990
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neshoba Central Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Neshoba Central Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neshoba Central Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Philadelphia, MS.
School address
District: Neshoba County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280306000990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.1%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Neshoba Central Middle School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Neshoba Central Middle School
Neshoba Central Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Philadelphia, Mississippi, enrolling 645 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 69.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 645 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 155 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #128, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 645 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.1% 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: 263 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 645 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 High School (908 students) alongside Neshoba Central Middle 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 Middle School compares
Neshoba Central Middle 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▼ 14% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 645 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.8 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 58.4%
African American 17.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.3%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Neshoba Central Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Neshoba County School District, which includes Neshoba Central Middle 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 Middle 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 High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neshoba Central Middle 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
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar middle 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 (~645 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Neshoba Central Middle School
How many students attend Neshoba Central Middle School?
Neshoba Central Middle School has 645 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Philadelphia, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neshoba Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Neshoba Central Middle School is 14:1, which is 5% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Neshoba Central Middle School?
69.1% of students at Neshoba Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neshoba Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Neshoba Central Middle School is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neshoba Central Middle School?
Neshoba Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Neshoba Central Middle School rank among public schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Neshoba Central Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia on the city page.
Is Neshoba Central Middle School a good school?
Neshoba Central Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. 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 Middle School, Neshoba County School District also operates Neshoba Central Elementary School (1,419 students) and Neshoba Central High School (908 students). See the Neshoba County School District district page for the complete list.
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