- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tunica, MS
Rosa Fort High School
Federal NCES profile for Rosa Fort High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280429000808
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosa Fort High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tunica · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rosa Fort High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosa Fort High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tunica, MS.
School address
District: Tunica County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280429000808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Rosa Fort High School held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 280429000808 · Tunica, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 11.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Robinsonville Elementary School (380 students)
Rosa Fort High School held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Rosa Fort High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rosa Fort High School
438 students
- Robinsonville
Robinsonville Elementary School
380 students
- Tunica Middle
Tunica Middle School
334 students
- Tunica Element
Tunica Elementary School
308 students
- Dundee Element 138
Dundee Elementary School
138 students
What this shows Rosa Fort High School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rosa Fort High School compares
Rosa Fort 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
438
Bigger than 53% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$16,676
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 219 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.
Student demographics
African American 85.6%
Two or More 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
White 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Rosa Fort High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Tunica County School District reports $16,676 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rosa Fort High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinsonville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tunica Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tunica Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dundee Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rosa Fort High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rosa Fort High School
How many students attend Rosa Fort High School?
Rosa Fort High School has 438 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tunica, MS. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosa Fort High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosa Fort High School is 11.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 25% 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 Rosa Fort High School?
100.0% of students at Rosa Fort High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosa Fort High School?
The largest demographic group at Rosa Fort High School is African American at 85.6% of enrollment, in Tunica, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosa Fort High School?
Rosa Fort High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Rosa Fort High School rank among public schools in Tunica?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosa Fort High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tunica, 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 Tunica County School District?
Besides Rosa Fort High School, Tunica County School District also operates Robinsonville Elementary School (380 students), Tunica Middle School (334 students), and Tunica Elementary School (308 students). See the Tunica County School District district page for the complete list.