- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Picayune, MS
Picayune Memorial High School
Federal NCES profile for Picayune Memorial High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280363000695
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Picayune Memorial High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Mississippi schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Picayune · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Picayune Memorial High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Picayune Memorial High School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Picayune, MS.
School address
District: Picayune School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280363000695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Picayune Memorial High School held near 960 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 56.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 280363000695 · Picayune, MS High · MID · TRAD
940 enr · 19.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Picayune Junior High School (465 students)
Picayune Memorial High School held near 960 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 56.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Picayune Memorial High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Picayune Memorial High School
940 students
- Picayune Junio
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 Memorial High School reports 940 students on the CCD universe file.
How Picayune Memorial High School compares
Picayune Memorial 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 44% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 940 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
940
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 97% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.6%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
268
in-school suspensions + 149 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 41 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 59.5%
African American 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Picayune Memorial High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 Memorial High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picayune Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Side Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roseland Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nicholson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Side Lower Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Picayune Memorial 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 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 (~940 students)
Frequently asked questions about Picayune Memorial High School
How many students attend Picayune Memorial High School?
Picayune Memorial High School has 940 students enrolled. It is a high school in Picayune, MS. CCD year-over-year: 941 (2022-23) → 960 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Picayune Memorial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Picayune Memorial High School is 19.2:1, which is 44% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Picayune Memorial High School?
100.0% of students at Picayune Memorial High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Picayune Memorial High School?
The largest demographic group at Picayune Memorial High School is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Picayune, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Picayune Memorial High School?
Picayune Memorial High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Picayune Memorial High School rank among public schools in Picayune?
By Resource Investment Index, Picayune Memorial High School ranks #8 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 Memorial High School, Picayune School District also operates Picayune Junior High School (465 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.