- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lexington, MS
S V Marshall Middle School
Federal NCES profile for S V Marshall Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280019501528
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S V Marshall Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
S V Marshall Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S V Marshall Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lexington, MS.
School address
District: Holmes County Consolidated Sd · Mississippi
NCES ID 280019501528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
S V Marshall Middle School held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 280019501528 · Lexington, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 12.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Holmes County Central High School (714 students)
S V Marshall Middle School held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
S V Marshall Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holmes County
Holmes County Central High School
714 students
- William Dean J
William Dean Jr. Elementary School
426 students
- This school
S V Marshall Middle School
321 students
- Durant Element 242
Durant Elementary School
242 students
- S V Marshall E 214
S V Marshall Elementary School
214 students
- Williams-Sulli 192
Williams-Sullivan Middle School
192 students
What this shows S V Marshall Middle School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How S V Marshall Middle School compares
S V Marshall 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
321
Bigger than 35% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 34% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$15,056
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 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 98.1%
Two or More 0.9%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 98.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.8, S V Marshall Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Holmes County Consolidated Sd reports $15,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How S V Marshall Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes County Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Dean Jr. Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Durant Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| S V Marshall Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williams-Sullivan Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S V Marshall Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about S V Marshall Middle School
How many students attend S V Marshall Middle School?
S V Marshall Middle School has 321 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lexington, MS. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at S V Marshall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at S V Marshall Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 22% 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 S V Marshall Middle School?
100.0% of students at S V Marshall Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S V Marshall Middle School?
The largest demographic group at S V Marshall Middle School is African American at 98.1% of enrollment, in Lexington, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S V Marshall Middle School?
S V Marshall Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 S V Marshall Middle School rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, S V Marshall Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lexington, 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 Holmes County Consolidated Sd?
Besides S V Marshall Middle School, Holmes County Consolidated Sd also operates Holmes County Central High School (714 students), William Dean Jr. Elementary School (426 students), and Durant Elementary School (242 students). See the Holmes County Consolidated Sd district page for the complete list.