- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Picayune, MS
Picayune Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Picayune Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280363000697
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Picayune Junior High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Mississippi schools.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Picayune · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Picayune Junior High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Picayune Junior High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Picayune, MS.
School address
District: Picayune School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280363000697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Picayune Junior High School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.9 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 280363000697 · Picayune, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 15.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Picayune Memorial High School (940 students)
Picayune Junior High School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.9 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Picayune Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Picayune Memor
Picayune Memorial High School
940 students
- This school
Picayune Junior High School
465 students
- West Side Elem
West Side Elementary School
444 students
- Roseland Park 370
Roseland Park Elementary School
370 students
- Nicholson Elem 324
Nicholson Elementary School
324 students
- South Side Low 320
South Side Lower Elementary School
320 students
What this shows Picayune Junior High School reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Picayune Junior High School compares
Picayune Junior 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
465
Bigger than 57% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$12,883
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 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
188
in-school suspensions + 288 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 40.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 102.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
African American 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Picayune Junior High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Picayune School District reports $12,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Picayune Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picayune Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Side Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roseland Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nicholson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Side Lower Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Picayune Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Picayune Junior High School
How many students attend Picayune Junior High School?
Picayune Junior High School has 465 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Picayune, MS. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Picayune Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Picayune Junior High School is 15.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Picayune Junior High School?
100.0% of students at Picayune Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Picayune Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Picayune Junior High School is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Picayune, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Picayune Junior High School?
Picayune Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Picayune Junior High School rank among public schools in Picayune?
By Resource Investment Index, Picayune Junior High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Picayune, 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 Picayune on the city page.
What other schools are in Picayune School District?
Besides Picayune Junior High School, Picayune School District also operates Picayune Memorial High School (940 students), West Side Elementary School (444 students), and Roseland Park Elementary School (370 students). See the Picayune School District district page for the complete list.