- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jackson, MS
Provine High School
Federal NCES profile for Provine High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280219000409
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Provine High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Mississippi schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 7
- high schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Provine High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Provine High School ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Jackson, MS.
School address
District: Jackson Public School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280219000409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Provine High School shrank from 774 students in 2022-23 to 732 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 53.5 → 54.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 280219000409 · Jackson, MS High · MID · TRAD
791 enr · 14.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Murrah High School (1,259 students)
Provine High School shrank from 774 students in 2022-23 to 732 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 53.5 → 54.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Provine High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murrah High Sc
Murrah High School
1,259 students
- Forest Hill Hi
Forest Hill High School
1,139 students
- Callaway High
Callaway High School
994 students
- Jim Hill High
Jim Hill High School
975 students
- Lanier High Sc
Lanier High School
895 students
- This school
Provine High School
791 students
What this shows Provine High School reports 791 students on the CCD universe file.
How Provine High School compares
Provine High 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 791 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
791
Bigger than 85% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$13,713
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 220 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 40 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 95.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 0.9%
White 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, Provine High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Jackson Public School District reports $13,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Provine High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Callaway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jim Hill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lanier High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Provine High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~791 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Provine High School
How many students attend Provine High School?
Provine High School has 791 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jackson, MS. CCD year-over-year: 774 (2022-23) → 732 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Provine High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Provine High School is 14.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Provine High School?
100.0% of students at Provine High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Provine High School?
The largest demographic group at Provine High School is African American at 95.7% of enrollment, in Jackson, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Provine High School?
Provine 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 Provine High School rank among high schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Provine High School ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Jackson, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Public School District?
Besides Provine High School, Jackson Public School District also operates Murrah High School (1,259 students), Forest Hill High School (1,139 students), and Callaway High School (994 students). See the Jackson Public School District district page for the complete list.