- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brandon, MS
Pisgah High School
Federal NCES profile for Pisgah High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280383001079
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pisgah High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Brandon · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pisgah High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pisgah High School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Brandon, MS.
School address
District: Rankin Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280383001079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Pisgah High School grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 280383001079 · Brandon, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 13.8:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Rankin High School (1,855 students)
Pisgah High School grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Pisgah High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Rank
Northwest Rankin High School
1,855 students
- Brandon High S
Brandon High School
1,609 students
- Northwest Rank
Northwest Rankin Middle School
1,352 students
- Brandon Middle
Brandon Middle School
1,155 students
- Rouse Elementa
Rouse Elementary
798 students
- This school 482
Pisgah High School
482 students
What this shows Pisgah High School reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pisgah High School compares
Pisgah High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 47% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,323
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 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
African American 11.4%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Pisgah High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Rankin Co School Dist reports $11,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pisgah High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Rankin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Rankin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rouse Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pisgah High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Brandon
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rouse Elementary
Standard public school
798 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Oakdale Elementary
Standard public school
566 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Pisgah Elementary School
Standard public school
556 students 15:1 students per teacher
Northshore Elementary
Standard public school
539 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Highland Bluff Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~482 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pisgah High School
How many students attend Pisgah High School?
Pisgah High School has 482 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brandon, MS. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pisgah High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pisgah High School is 13.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pisgah High School?
42.3% of students at Pisgah High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pisgah High School?
The largest demographic group at Pisgah High School is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Brandon, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pisgah High School?
Pisgah High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Pisgah High School rank among schools in Brandon?
By Resource Investment Index, Pisgah High School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Brandon, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brandon on the city page.
What other schools are in Rankin Co School Dist?
Besides Pisgah High School, Rankin Co School Dist also operates Northwest Rankin High School (1,855 students), Brandon High School (1,609 students), and Northwest Rankin Middle School (1,352 students). See the Rankin Co School Dist district page for the complete list.