- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Port Gibson, MS
Port Gibson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Port Gibson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280102000115
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Gibson Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Mississippi schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Port Gibson · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Gibson Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Gibson Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Port Gibson, MS.
School address
District: Claiborne Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280102000115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Port Gibson Middle School shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 20.1 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 280102000115 · Port Gibson, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 11.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: A. W. Watson Elementary (531 students)
Port Gibson Middle School shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE held 20.1 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Port Gibson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A. W. Watson
A. W. Watson Elementary
531 students
- Port Gibson Hi
Port Gibson High School
381 students
- This school
Port Gibson Middle School
223 students
What this shows Port Gibson Middle School reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Gibson Middle School compares
Port Gibson Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 19% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
83.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 96.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Port Gibson Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Middle 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 High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Gibson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Port Gibson Middle School
How many students attend Port Gibson Middle School?
Port Gibson Middle School has 223 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Port Gibson, MS. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Gibson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Gibson Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 29% 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 Middle School?
100.0% of students at Port Gibson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Gibson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Port Gibson Middle School is African American at 96.4% of enrollment, in Port Gibson, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Gibson Middle School?
Port Gibson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Port Gibson?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Gibson Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Claiborne Co School Dist also operates A. W. Watson Elementary (531 students) and Port Gibson High School (381 students). See the Claiborne Co School Dist district page for the complete list.