- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sardis, MS
North Panola High School
Federal NCES profile for North Panola High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280321000630
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Panola High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 329
- students enrolled
North Panola High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Panola School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280321000630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
North Panola High School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 280321000630 · Sardis, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 13.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Como Primary (267 students)
North Panola High School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
North Panola High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Panola High School
329 students
- Como Primary
Como Primary
267 students
- Green Hill Int
Green Hill Intermediate
264 students
- North Panola M
North Panola Middle School
243 students
What this shows North Panola High School reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Panola High School compares
North Panola 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
329
Bigger than 37% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
72.3%
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
$13,138
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 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 85.7%
Two or More 12.8%
White 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, North Panola High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for North Panola School District reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Panola High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Como Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Hill Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Panola Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Panola High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Panola High School
How many students attend North Panola High School?
North Panola High School has 329 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sardis, MS. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Panola High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Panola High School is 13.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 16% 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 North Panola High School?
100.0% of students at North Panola High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Panola High School?
The largest demographic group at North Panola High School is African American at 85.7% of enrollment, in Sardis, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Panola High School?
North Panola High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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).
What other schools are in North Panola School District?
Besides North Panola High School, North Panola School District also operates Como Primary (267 students), Green Hill Intermediate (264 students), and North Panola Middle School (243 students). See the North Panola School District district page for the complete list.