- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Shannon, MS
Shannon High School
Federal NCES profile for Shannon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280255000497
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shannon High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Shannon · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Shannon High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shannon High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Shannon, MS.
School address
District: Lee County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280255000497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Shannon High School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.3 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 280255000497 · Shannon, MS High · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 11.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Saltillo High School (939 students)
Shannon High School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.3 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Shannon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saltillo High
Saltillo High School
939 students
- Mooreville Ele
Mooreville Elementary School
722 students
- Saltillo Prima
Saltillo Primary School
704 students
- Saltillo Eleme
Saltillo Elementary School
696 students
- Guntown Middle
Guntown Middle School
674 students
- This school
Shannon High School
529 students
What this shows Shannon High School reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shannon High School compares
Shannon 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
529
Bigger than 65% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.4%
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
$11,383
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
224
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 42.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.0%
White 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Shannon High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Lee County School District reports $11,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shannon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltillo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mooreville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saltillo Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saltillo Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guntown Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shannon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shannon High School
How many students attend Shannon High School?
Shannon High School has 529 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shannon, MS. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shannon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shannon High School is 11.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 25% 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 Shannon High School?
100.0% of students at Shannon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shannon High School?
The largest demographic group at Shannon High School is African American at 76.0% of enrollment, in Shannon, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shannon High School?
Shannon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Shannon High School rank among public schools in Shannon?
By Resource Investment Index, Shannon High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Shannon, 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 Lee County School District?
Besides Shannon High School, Lee County School District also operates Saltillo High School (939 students), Mooreville Elementary School (722 students), and Saltillo Primary School (704 students). See the Lee County School District district page for the complete list.