- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nettleton, MS
Nettleton High School
Federal NCES profile for Nettleton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280309000613
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nettleton High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Nettleton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nettleton High School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nettleton High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Nettleton, MS.
School address
District: Nettleton School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280309000613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Nettleton High School held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 280309000613 · Nettleton, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 9.9:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Nettleton Primary School (220 students)
Nettleton High School held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Nettleton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Nettleton High School
316 students
- Nettleton Prim
Nettleton Primary School
220 students
- Nettleton Inte
Nettleton Intermediate School
215 students
What this shows Nettleton High School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nettleton High School compares
Nettleton 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▼ 3% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 9% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.2%
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
$10,989
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 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
African American 30.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Nettleton High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Nettleton School Dist reports $10,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nettleton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nettleton Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nettleton Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nettleton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nettleton High School
How many students attend Nettleton High School?
Nettleton High School has 316 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nettleton, MS. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nettleton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nettleton High School is 9.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 37% 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 Nettleton High School?
77.8% of students at Nettleton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nettleton High School?
The largest demographic group at Nettleton High School is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Nettleton, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nettleton High School?
Nettleton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Nettleton High School rank among public schools in Nettleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Nettleton High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Nettleton, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Nettleton School Dist?
Besides Nettleton High School, Nettleton School Dist also operates Nettleton Primary School (220 students) and Nettleton Intermediate School (215 students). See the Nettleton School Dist district page for the complete list.