- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Raymond, MS
Raymond High School
Federal NCES profile for Raymond High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280186000328
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raymond High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Raymond · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 86.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Raymond High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Raymond, MS.
School address
District: Hinds Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280186000328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Raymond High School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.9 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 280186000328 · Raymond, MS High · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 13.1:1 · 86.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Terry High School (1,127 students)
Raymond High School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.9 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Raymond High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terry High Sch
Terry High School
1,127 students
- Byram Middle S
Byram Middle School
785 students
- Gary Road Elem
Gary Road Elementary
717 students
- Gary Road Inte
Gary Road Intermediate School
680 students
- This school
Raymond High School
539 students
- Raymond Elemen 377
Raymond Elementary School
377 students
What this shows Raymond High School reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raymond High School compares
Raymond 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.7% | ▲ 8% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.6%
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
$11,422
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
137
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 80.9%
White 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Raymond High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Hinds Co School Dist reports $11,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Raymond High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Byram Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gary Road Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gary Road Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raymond High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raymond High School
How many students attend Raymond High School?
Raymond High School has 539 students enrolled. It is a high school in Raymond, MS. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymond High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Raymond High School is 13.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 17% 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 Raymond High School?
86.7% of students at Raymond High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raymond High School?
The largest demographic group at Raymond High School is African American at 80.9% of enrollment, in Raymond, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raymond High School?
Raymond High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Raymond High School rank among public schools in Raymond?
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Raymond, 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 Hinds Co School Dist?
Besides Raymond High School, Hinds Co School Dist also operates Terry High School (1,127 students), Byram Middle School (785 students), and Gary Road Elementary (717 students). See the Hinds Co School Dist district page for the complete list.