Enrollment
731
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richland, MS
Richland High School
Federal NCES profile for Richland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280383000743
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Richland · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Richland High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Richland, MS.
School address
District: Rankin Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280383000743 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richland High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richland High School
Richland High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Richland, Mississippi, enrolling 731 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.6:1, Richland High School is leaner than roughly 86% of Mississippi schools and 20% under the state's 13.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 72.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 731 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 137 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #49.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 244 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Richland's public schools, it stands alongside Richland Elementary School (369 students): Richland High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.6:1 vs 10.9:1).
Rankin Co School Dist also operates Northwest Rankin High School (1,855 students) and Brandon High School (1,609 students) alongside Richland High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richland High School compares
Richland High School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▼ 11% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 14% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$10,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 44.5%
African American 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Richland High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rankin Co School Dist, which includes Richland High School.
$10,533
Per student
-12%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.5%
State 43.6%
Federal 13.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Richland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Rankin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Rankin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandon Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rouse Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Richland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~731 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Richland High School
How many students attend Richland High School?
Richland High School has 731 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richland, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland High School is 10.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 32% 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 Richland High School?
72.0% of students at Richland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland High School?
The largest demographic group at Richland High School is White at 44.5% of enrollment, in Richland, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland High School?
Richland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richland High School rank among public schools in Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Richland, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Richland on the city page.
Is Richland High School a good school?
Richland High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rankin Co School Dist?
Besides Richland High School, Rankin Co School Dist also operates Northwest Rankin High School (1,855 students), Brandon High School (1,609 students), and Northwest Rankin Middle School (1,352 students). See the Rankin Co School Dist district page for the complete list.
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