- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Como, MS
North Panola Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Panola Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280321001339
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Panola Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Mississippi schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 243
- students enrolled
North Panola Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Panola School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280321001339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
North Panola Middle School shrank from 281 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 280321001339 · Como, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 11:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: North Panola High School (329 students)
North Panola Middle School shrank from 281 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
North Panola Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Panola H
North Panola High School
329 students
- Como Primary
Como Primary
267 students
- Green Hill Int
Green Hill Intermediate
264 students
- This school
North Panola Middle School
243 students
What this shows North Panola Middle School reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Panola Middle School compares
North Panola Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
243
Bigger than 24% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 17% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.2%
Two or More 13.6%
White 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, North Panola Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Panola High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Como Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Hill Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Panola Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~243 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Panola Middle School
How many students attend North Panola Middle School?
North Panola Middle School has 243 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Como, MS. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Panola Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Panola Middle School is 11:1, which is 17% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 30% 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 Middle School?
100.0% of students at North Panola Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Panola Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Panola Middle School is African American at 85.2% of enrollment, in Como, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Panola Middle School?
North Panola Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Middle School, North Panola School District also operates North Panola High School (329 students), Como Primary (267 students), and Green Hill Intermediate (264 students). See the North Panola School District district page for the complete list.