- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Canton, MS
Nichols Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Nichols Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280090000103
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nichols Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nichols Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nichols Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Canton, MS.
School address
District: Canton Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280090000103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Nichols Middle School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 280090000103 · Canton, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 14.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton Public High School (884 students)
Nichols Middle School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Nichols Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canton Public
Canton Public High School
884 students
- Canton Element
Canton Elementary School
411 students
- Mc Neal Elemen
Mc Neal Elementary School
385 students
- Reuben B. Myer
Reuben B. Myers Canton School of Ar
378 students
- Jimmie M. Good
Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School
366 students
- This school
Nichols Middle School
362 students
What this shows Nichols Middle School reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nichols Middle School compares
Nichols 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$12,389
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 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 3.3%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Nichols Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Canton Public School Dist reports $12,389 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nichols Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Public High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mc Neal Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reuben B. Myers Canton School of Ar | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nichols Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Canton
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nichols Middle School
How many students attend Nichols Middle School?
Nichols Middle School has 362 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Canton, MS. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nichols Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nichols Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 9% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nichols Middle School?
100.0% of students at Nichols Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nichols Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Nichols Middle School is African American at 78.7% of enrollment, in Canton, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nichols Middle School?
Nichols Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Nichols Middle School rank among middle schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Nichols Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Canton, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Canton Public School Dist?
Besides Nichols Middle School, Canton Public School Dist also operates Canton Public High School (884 students), Canton Elementary School (411 students), and Mc Neal Elementary School (385 students). See the Canton Public School Dist district page for the complete list.