- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Flowood, MS
Northwest Rankin High School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Rankin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280383001076
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Rankin High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Flowood · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Rankin High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Rankin High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Flowood, MS.
School address
District: Rankin Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280383001076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Northwest Rankin High School held near 1,894 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 112.3 → 116.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 280383001076 · Flowood, MS High · MID · TRAD
1,855 enr · 16.6:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Brandon High School (1,609 students)
Northwest Rankin High School held near 1,894 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 112.3 → 116.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Northwest Rankin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northwest Rankin High School
1,855 students
- Brandon High S
Brandon High School
1,609 students
- Northwest Rank
Northwest Rankin Middle School
1,352 students
- Brandon Middle
Brandon Middle School
1,155 students
- Rouse Elementa
Rouse Elementary
798 students
- Brandon Elemen
Brandon Elementary School
743 students
What this shows Northwest Rankin High School reports 1,855 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Rankin High School compares
Northwest Rankin 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 62% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,855 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,855
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,323
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 1855 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.6%
African American 34.2%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Northwest Rankin High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Rankin Co School Dist reports $11,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest Rankin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Rankin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rouse Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Rankin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- 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 (~1,855 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Rankin High School
How many students attend Northwest Rankin High School?
Northwest Rankin High School has 1,855 students enrolled. It is a high school in Flowood, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,898 (2022-23) → 1,894 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Rankin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Rankin High School is 16.6:1, which is 25% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Rankin High School?
30.8% of students at Northwest Rankin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Rankin High School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Rankin High School is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Flowood, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Rankin High School?
Northwest Rankin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Northwest Rankin High School rank among public schools in Flowood?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Rankin High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Flowood, 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 Rankin Co School Dist?
Besides Northwest Rankin High School, Rankin Co School Dist also operates Brandon High School (1,609 students), Northwest Rankin Middle School (1,352 students), and Brandon Middle School (1,155 students). See the Rankin Co School Dist district page for the complete list.