- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Senatobia, MS
Senatobia High School
Federal NCES profile for Senatobia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280393000751
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Senatobia High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Senatobia · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Senatobia High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Senatobia High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Senatobia, MS.
School address
District: Senatobia Municipal School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280393000751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Senatobia High School held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 280393000751 · Senatobia, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 14.2:1 · 59.2% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Senatobia Elementary School (879 students)
Senatobia High School held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Senatobia High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Senatobia Elem
Senatobia Elementary School
879 students
- This school
Senatobia High School
468 students
- Senatobia Midd
Senatobia Middle School
407 students
What this shows Senatobia High School reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Senatobia High School compares
Senatobia 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▼ 26% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$12,190
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.3%
White 35.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Senatobia High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Senatobia Municipal School Dist reports $12,190 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Senatobia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senatobia Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Senatobia Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Senatobia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Senatobia High School
How many students attend Senatobia High School?
Senatobia High School has 468 students enrolled. It is a high school in Senatobia, MS. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Senatobia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Senatobia High School is 14.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Senatobia High School?
59.2% of students at Senatobia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Senatobia High School?
The largest demographic group at Senatobia High School is African American at 57.3% of enrollment, in Senatobia, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Senatobia High School?
Senatobia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Senatobia High School rank among public schools in Senatobia?
By Resource Investment Index, Senatobia High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Senatobia, 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 Senatobia Municipal School Dist?
Besides Senatobia High School, Senatobia Municipal School Dist also operates Senatobia Elementary School (879 students) and Senatobia Middle School (407 students). See the Senatobia Municipal School Dist district page for the complete list.