- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hollandale, MS
Simmons Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Simmons Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280189000332
👥 S:T ratio 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simmons Jr High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Mississippi.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 116
- students enrolled
Simmons Jr High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hollandale School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280189000332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Simmons Jr High School held near 122 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 280189000332 · Hollandale, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
116 enr · 14.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Sanders Elementary School (246 students)
Simmons Jr High School held near 122 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Simmons Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sanders Elemen
Sanders Elementary School
246 students
- Simmons High S
Simmons High School
172 students
- This school
Simmons Jr High School
116 students
What this shows Simmons Jr High School reports 116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simmons Jr High School compares
Simmons Jr 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$19,027
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Student demographics
African American 96.6%
White 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Simmons Jr High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
District finance for Hollandale School Dist reports $19,027 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Simmons Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanders Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simmons High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simmons Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~116 students)
Frequently asked questions about Simmons Jr High School
How many students attend Simmons Jr High School?
Simmons Jr High School has 116 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hollandale, MS. CCD year-over-year: 123 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simmons Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Simmons Jr High School is 14.5:1, which is 9% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Simmons Jr High School?
100.0% of students at Simmons Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simmons Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Simmons Jr High School is African American at 96.6% of enrollment, in Hollandale, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simmons Jr High School?
Simmons Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Hollandale School Dist?
Besides Simmons Jr High School, Hollandale School Dist also operates Sanders Elementary School (246 students) and Simmons High School (172 students). See the Hollandale School Dist district page for the complete list.