Enrollment
350
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Summit, MS
North Pike Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for North Pike Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280324000635
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Pike Junior High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Summit · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Pike Junior High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Pike Junior High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Summit, MS.
School address
District: North Pike School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280324000635 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Pike Junior High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Pike Junior High School
North Pike Junior High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Summit, Mississippi, enrolling 350 students.
At 13:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Mississippi median, within a few percentage points of the 13.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 350 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 305 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #152.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (43%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 35.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 172 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 350 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
North Pike School Dist also operates North Pike Elementary School (781 students) and North Pike Senior High School (687 students) alongside North Pike Junior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Pike Junior High School compares
North Pike Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
13:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 46% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$10,281
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
African American 42.9%
Two or More 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, North Pike Junior High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Pike School Dist, which includes North Pike Junior High School.
$10,281
Per student
-14%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 45.1%
Federal 35.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Pike Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Pike Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Pike Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Pike Upper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Pike Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~350 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Pike Junior High School
How many students attend North Pike Junior High School?
North Pike Junior High School has 350 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Summit, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Pike Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Pike Junior High School is 13:1, which is 2% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 17% 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 Pike Junior High School?
100.0% of students at North Pike Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Pike Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at North Pike Junior High School is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Summit, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Pike Junior High School?
North Pike Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Pike Junior High School rank among public schools in Summit?
By Resource Investment Index, North Pike Junior High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Summit, 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 Summit on the city page.
Is North Pike Junior High School a good school?
North Pike Junior High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Pike School Dist?
Besides North Pike Junior High School, North Pike School Dist also operates North Pike Elementary School (781 students), North Pike Senior High School (687 students), and North Pike Upper Elementary School (317 students). See the North Pike School Dist district page for the complete list.
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