- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Macon, MS
Noxubee County High School
Federal NCES profile for Noxubee County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280330000642
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Noxubee County High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Macon · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Noxubee County High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Noxubee County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Macon, MS.
School address
District: Noxubee County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280330000642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Noxubee County High School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 280330000642 · Macon, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 13.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Earl Nash Elementary School (611 students)
Noxubee County High School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Noxubee County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Earl Nash Elem
Earl Nash Elementary School
611 students
- This school
Noxubee County High School
405 students
- B F Liddell Mi
B F Liddell Middle School
305 students
What this shows Noxubee County High School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Noxubee County High School compares
Noxubee County 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
405
Bigger than 48% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.6%
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
$13,260
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 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
118
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Two or More 63.7%
African American 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
White 0.5%
Largest group: Two or More at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Noxubee County High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Noxubee County School District reports $13,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Noxubee County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Nash Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| B F Liddell Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Noxubee County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- 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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Noxubee County High School
How many students attend Noxubee County High School?
Noxubee County High School has 405 students enrolled. It is a high school in Macon, MS. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Noxubee County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Noxubee County High School is 13.1:1, 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 Noxubee County High School?
100.0% of students at Noxubee County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Noxubee County High School?
The largest demographic group at Noxubee County High School is Two or More at 63.7% of enrollment, in Macon, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Noxubee County High School?
Noxubee County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Noxubee County High School rank among public schools in Macon?
By Resource Investment Index, Noxubee County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Macon, 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 Noxubee County School District?
Besides Noxubee County High School, Noxubee County School District also operates Earl Nash Elementary School (611 students) and B F Liddell Middle School (305 students). See the Noxubee County School District district page for the complete list.