- Enrollment
- 1,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Madison, MS
Rosa Scott School
Federal NCES profile for Rosa Scott School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280279001267
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosa Scott School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rosa Scott School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosa Scott School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Madison, MS.
School address
District: Madison Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280279001267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Rosa Scott School held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 280279001267 · Madison, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 11.3:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Germantown High School (1,411 students)
Rosa Scott School held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Rosa Scott School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Germantown Hig
Germantown High School
1,411 students
- Madison Centra
Madison Central High School
1,260 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle School
1,180 students
- Germantown Mid
Germantown Middle School
1,008 students
- Ridgeland High
Ridgeland High School
995 students
- This school 373
Rosa Scott School
373 students
What this shows Rosa Scott School reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rosa Scott School compares
Rosa Scott 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 69% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 20% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$12,248
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 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
African American 23.1%
Asian 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Rosa Scott School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Madison Co School Dist reports $12,248 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rosa Scott School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Germantown Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rosa Scott School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Madison
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rosa Scott School
How many students attend Rosa Scott School?
Rosa Scott School has 373 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madison, MS. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosa Scott School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosa Scott School is 11.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 28% 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 Scott School?
24.9% of students at Rosa Scott School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosa Scott School?
The largest demographic group at Rosa Scott School is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Madison, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosa Scott School?
Rosa Scott School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Scott School rank among high schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosa Scott School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Madison, 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 Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Co School Dist?
Besides Rosa Scott School, Madison Co School Dist also operates Germantown High School (1,411 students), Madison Central High School (1,260 students), and Madison Middle School (1,180 students). See the Madison Co School Dist district page for the complete list.