- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ruleville, MS
Ruleville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ruleville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280018701398
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruleville Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Mississippi.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ruleville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruleville Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruleville Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ruleville, MS.
School address
District: Sunflower Cty Cons School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280018701398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Ruleville Middle School held near 143 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.7 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 280018701398 · Ruleville, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
131 enr · 10.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Gentry High School (465 students)
Ruleville Middle School held near 143 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.7 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Ruleville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gentry High Sc
Gentry High School
465 students
- Lockard Elemen
Lockard Elementary School
393 students
- Robert L Merri
Robert L Merritt Junior High School
341 students
- Thomas E. Edwa
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School
331 students
- Ruleville Cent
Ruleville Central Elem School
271 students
- This school 131
Ruleville Middle School
131 students
What this shows Ruleville Middle School reports 131 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruleville Middle School compares
Ruleville Middle 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
131
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 16% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$14,163
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 131 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 76.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.7%
White 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Ruleville Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Sunflower Cty Cons School District reports $14,163 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruleville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gentry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lockard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert L Merritt Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruleville Central Elem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruleville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~131 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruleville Middle School
How many students attend Ruleville Middle School?
Ruleville Middle School has 131 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ruleville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 150 (2022-23) → 143 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruleville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruleville Middle School is 10.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 31% 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 Ruleville Middle School?
100.0% of students at Ruleville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruleville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ruleville Middle School is African American at 94.7% of enrollment, in Ruleville, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruleville Middle School?
Ruleville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Ruleville Middle School rank among public schools in Ruleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruleville Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ruleville, 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 Sunflower Cty Cons School District?
Besides Ruleville Middle School, Sunflower Cty Cons School District also operates Gentry High School (465 students), Lockard Elementary School (393 students), and Robert L Merritt Junior High School (341 students). See the Sunflower Cty Cons School District district page for the complete list.