Enrollment
468
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280393000751
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Senatobia · Resource Index
- 19
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.2%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Senatobia High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Senatobia High School
Senatobia High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Senatobia, Mississippi, enrolling 468 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 59.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 468 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 877 Mississippi schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 149 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #144, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (36%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 468 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Senatobia Municipal School Dist also operates Senatobia Elementary School (879 students) and Senatobia Middle School (407 students) alongside Senatobia High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Senatobia High School compares
Senatobia High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,186
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Senatobia Municipal School Dist, which includes Senatobia High School.
$11,186
Per student
-7%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 41.5%
Federal 27.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~468 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Senatobia on the city page.
Is Senatobia High School a good school?
Senatobia High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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