- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Okolona, MS
Okolona High School
Federal NCES profile for Okolona High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280339000654
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Okolona High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Mississippi.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Okolona · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Okolona High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Okolona High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Okolona, MS.
School address
District: Okolona Separate School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280339000654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Okolona High School held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 11.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 280339000654 · Okolona, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
149 enr · 10.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Okolona Elementary School (238 students)
Okolona High School held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 11.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Okolona High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Okolona Elemen
Okolona Elementary School
238 students
- This school
Okolona High School
149 students
- Okolona Middle
Okolona Middle School
125 students
What this shows Okolona High School reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Okolona High School compares
Okolona 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 14% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$15,278
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 75 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 91.9%
Two or More 4.0%
White 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Okolona High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Okolona Separate School Dist reports $15,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Okolona High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okolona Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Okolona Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Okolona High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~149 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Okolona High School
How many students attend Okolona High School?
Okolona High School has 149 students enrolled. It is a high school in Okolona, MS. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Okolona High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Okolona High School is 10.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 32% 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 Okolona High School?
100.0% of students at Okolona High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Okolona High School?
The largest demographic group at Okolona High School is African American at 91.9% of enrollment, in Okolona, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Okolona High School?
Okolona High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Okolona High School rank among public schools in Okolona?
By Resource Investment Index, Okolona High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Okolona, 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 Okolona Separate School Dist?
Besides Okolona High School, Okolona Separate School Dist also operates Okolona Elementary School (238 students) and Okolona Middle School (125 students). See the Okolona Separate School Dist district page for the complete list.