- Enrollment
- 1,419
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Neshoba Central Middle School held near 667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.9 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 280306000990 · Philadelphia, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
645 enr · 14:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Neshoba Central Elementary School (1,419 students)
Neshoba Central Middle School held near 667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.9 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Neshoba Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neshoba Centra
Neshoba Central Elementary School
1,419 students
- Neshoba Centra
Neshoba Central High School
908 students
- This school
Neshoba Central Middle School
645 students
What this shows Neshoba Central Middle School reports 645 students on the CCD universe file.
How Neshoba Central Middle School compares
Neshoba Central 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~645 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 702 (2022-23) → 667 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.