Enrollment
407
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Senatobia, MS
Senatobia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Senatobia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280393001083
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Senatobia Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Senatobia · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Senatobia Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Senatobia Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Senatobia, MS.
School address
District: Senatobia Municipal School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280393001083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Senatobia Middle School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Senatobia Middle School
Senatobia Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Senatobia, Mississippi, enrolling 407 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 73.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 407 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 145 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #79.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and White (41%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 407 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 High School (468 students) alongside Senatobia Middle 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 Middle School compares
Senatobia Middle 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▼ 9% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 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 49.4%
White 41.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: African American at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Senatobia Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Senatobia Municipal School Dist, which includes Senatobia Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senatobia Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Senatobia High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Senatobia Middle 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
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar middle 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 (~407 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Senatobia Middle School
How many students attend Senatobia Middle School?
Senatobia Middle School has 407 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Senatobia, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Senatobia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Senatobia Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Senatobia Middle School?
73.0% of students at Senatobia Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Senatobia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Senatobia Middle School is African American at 49.4% of enrollment, in Senatobia, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Senatobia Middle School?
Senatobia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Senatobia Middle School rank among public schools in Senatobia?
By Resource Investment Index, Senatobia Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School a good school?
Senatobia Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Mississippi schools. 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 Middle School, Senatobia Municipal School Dist also operates Senatobia Elementary School (879 students) and Senatobia High School (468 students). See the Senatobia Municipal School Dist district page for the complete list.
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