Enrollment
405
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280330000642
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Macon · Resource Index
- 20
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
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 Noxubee County High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Noxubee County High School
Noxubee County High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Macon, Mississippi, enrolling 405 students.
At 13.1:1, 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 405 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 877 Mississippi schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 294 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #277, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Two or More (64%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 33.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 190 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 405 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Noxubee County School District also operates Earl Nash Elementary School (611 students) and B F Liddell Middle School (305 students) alongside Noxubee County 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 Noxubee County High School compares
Noxubee County 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 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 (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
13.1:1
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
$12,343
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Noxubee County School District, which includes Noxubee County High School.
$12,343
Per student
+3%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 42.5%
Federal 33.0%
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 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
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high 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 (~405 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Macon on the city page.
Is Noxubee County High School a good school?
Noxubee County High School earns 20/100 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 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.
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