- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Olive Branch, MS
Olive Branch Middle
Federal NCES profile for Olive Branch Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280132000194
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olive Branch Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Olive Branch · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Olive Branch Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olive Branch Middle ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Olive Branch, MS.
School address
District: Desoto Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280132000194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Olive Branch Middle held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 280132000194 · Olive Branch, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
744 enr · 14.9:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto Central High School (2,004 students)
Olive Branch Middle held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Olive Branch Middle 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 744
Olive Branch Middle
744 students
What this shows Olive Branch Middle reports 744 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olive Branch Middle compares
Olive Branch Middle 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▼ 29% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.1%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
223
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.6%
White 28.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Olive Branch Middle is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
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 Middle 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 | Similar 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 Middle'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
Similar middle schools in Olive Branch
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~744 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olive Branch Middle
How many students attend Olive Branch Middle?
Olive Branch Middle has 744 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Olive Branch, MS. CCD year-over-year: 726 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olive Branch Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Olive Branch Middle is 14.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olive Branch Middle?
57.4% of students at Olive Branch Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olive Branch Middle?
The largest demographic group at Olive Branch Middle is African American at 52.6% of enrollment, in Olive Branch, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olive Branch Middle?
Olive Branch Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Olive Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Olive Branch Middle ranks #1 of 9 public 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 public schools in Olive Branch on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto Co School Dist?
Besides Olive Branch Middle, 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.