- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Olive Branch, MS
Olive Branch High School
Federal NCES profile for Olive Branch High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280132000193
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olive Branch High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Olive Branch · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Olive Branch High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olive Branch High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Olive Branch, MS.
School address
District: Desoto Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280132000193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Olive Branch High School held near 1,077 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.7 → 71.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 280132000193 · Olive Branch, MS High · MID · TRAD
1,058 enr · 14.7:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto Central High School (2,004 students)
Olive Branch High School held near 1,077 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.7 → 71.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Olive Branch High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desoto Central
Desoto Central High School
2,004 students
- Southaven High
Southaven High School
1,876 students
- Hernando High
Hernando High School
1,529 students
- Southaven Midd
Southaven Middle School
1,423 students
- Desoto Central
Desoto Central Middle School
1,388 students
- This school
Olive Branch High School
1,058 students
What this shows Olive Branch High School reports 1,058 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olive Branch High School compares
Olive Branch 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▼ 35% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,058 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,058
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.5%
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
$9,525
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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
367
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 52.8%
White 28.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Olive Branch High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto Co School Dist reports $9,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Olive Branch High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southaven High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hernando High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southaven Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desoto Central Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olive Branch High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,876
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~1,058 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olive Branch High School
How many students attend Olive Branch High School?
Olive Branch High School has 1,058 students enrolled. It is a high school in Olive Branch, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,117 (2022-23) → 1,077 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olive Branch High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olive Branch High School is 14.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olive Branch High School?
52.4% of students at Olive Branch High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olive Branch High School?
The largest demographic group at Olive Branch High School is African American at 52.8% of enrollment, in Olive Branch, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olive Branch High School?
Olive Branch High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Olive Branch High School rank among high schools in Olive Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Olive Branch High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Olive Branch, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Olive Branch on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto Co School Dist?
Besides Olive Branch High School, Desoto Co School Dist also operates Desoto Central High School (2,004 students), Southaven High School (1,876 students), and Hernando High School (1,529 students). See the Desoto Co School Dist district page for the complete list.