- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Raleigh, MS
Raleigh High School
Federal NCES profile for Raleigh High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280402000759
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raleigh High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 486
- students enrolled
Raleigh High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Smith Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280402000759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Raleigh High School grew from 442 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE held 34.9 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 280402000759 · Raleigh, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 14.3:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Mize Attendance Center (831 students)
Raleigh High School grew from 442 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE held 34.9 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Raleigh High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mize Attendanc
Mize Attendance Center
831 students
- Raleigh Elemen
Raleigh Elementary School
649 students
- Taylorsville A
Taylorsville Attendance Center
572 students
- This school
Raleigh High School
486 students
What this shows Raleigh High School reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raleigh High School compares
Raleigh 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▼ 8% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,642
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 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 68.7%
African American 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Raleigh High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Smith Co School Dist reports $10,642 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Raleigh High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mize Attendance Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raleigh Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville Attendance Center | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raleigh High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raleigh High School
How many students attend Raleigh High School?
Raleigh High School has 486 students enrolled. It is a public school in Raleigh, MS. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raleigh High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Raleigh High School is 14.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Raleigh High School?
73.8% of students at Raleigh High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raleigh High School?
The largest demographic group at Raleigh High School is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Raleigh, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raleigh High School?
Raleigh 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).
What other schools are in Smith Co School Dist?
Besides Raleigh High School, Smith Co School Dist also operates Mize Attendance Center (831 students), Raleigh Elementary School (649 students), and Taylorsville Attendance Center (572 students). See the Smith Co School Dist district page for the complete list.