- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Port Gibson, MS
Port Gibson High School
Federal NCES profile for Port Gibson 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 280102000116
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Gibson High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Port Gibson · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Gibson High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Gibson High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Port Gibson, MS.
School address
District: Claiborne Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280102000116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Port Gibson High School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 280102000116 · Port Gibson, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 12.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: A. W. Watson Elementary (531 students)
Port Gibson High School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Port Gibson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A. W. Watson
A. W. Watson Elementary
531 students
- This school
Port Gibson High School
381 students
- Port Gibson Mi
Port Gibson Middle School
223 students
What this shows Port Gibson High School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Gibson High School compares
Port Gibson 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
381
Bigger than 44% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.7%
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
$14,923
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 77.2%
Two or More 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Port Gibson High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Claiborne Co School Dist reports $14,923 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Port Gibson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. W. Watson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Gibson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Gibson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Port Gibson High School
How many students attend Port Gibson High School?
Port Gibson High School has 381 students enrolled. It is a high school in Port Gibson, MS. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Gibson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Gibson High School is 12.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Port Gibson High School?
100.0% of students at Port Gibson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Gibson High School?
The largest demographic group at Port Gibson High School is African American at 77.2% of enrollment, in Port Gibson, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Gibson High School?
Port Gibson 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 Port Gibson High School rank among public schools in Port Gibson?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Gibson High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Port Gibson, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Claiborne Co School Dist?
Besides Port Gibson High School, Claiborne Co School Dist also operates A. W. Watson Elementary (531 students) and Port Gibson Middle School (223 students). See the Claiborne Co School Dist district page for the complete list.