- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Flowood, MS
Northwest Rankin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Rankin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280383000955
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Rankin Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Flowood · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Rankin Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Rankin Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Flowood, MS.
School address
District: Rankin Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280383000955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Northwest Rankin Middle School held near 1,375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 105.7 → 105.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 280383000955 · Flowood, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
1,352 enr · 12.9:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Rankin High School (1,855 students)
Northwest Rankin Middle School held near 1,375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 105.7 → 105.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Northwest Rankin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Rank
Northwest Rankin High School
1,855 students
- Brandon High S
Brandon High School
1,609 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 1,352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Rankin Middle School compares
Northwest Rankin 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 57% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,352 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,352
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 44% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 451 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 52.1%
African American 32.8%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Northwest Rankin Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Rankin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandon High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rouse Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Rankin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 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 (~1,352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Rankin Middle School
How many students attend Northwest Rankin Middle School?
Northwest Rankin Middle School has 1,352 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Flowood, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,374 (2022-23) → 1,375 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Rankin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Rankin Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 18% 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 Northwest Rankin Middle School?
34.5% of students at Northwest Rankin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Rankin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Rankin Middle School is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Flowood, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Rankin Middle School?
Northwest Rankin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
How does Northwest Rankin Middle School rank among public schools in Flowood?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Rankin Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, Rankin Co School Dist also operates Northwest Rankin High School (1,855 students), Brandon High School (1,609 students), and Brandon Middle School (1,155 students). See the Rankin Co School Dist district page for the complete list.