- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smithville, MS
Smithville High School
Federal NCES profile for Smithville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280294000582
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smithville High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 540
- students enrolled
Smithville High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Monroe Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280294000582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Smithville High School grew from 540 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 280294000582 · Smithville, MS Other · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 12.9:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Hatley High School (905 students)
Smithville High School grew from 540 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Smithville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hatley High Sc
Hatley High School
905 students
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
557 students
- This school
Smithville High School
540 students
What this shows Smithville High School reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smithville High School compares
Smithville High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 45% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 44% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$10,849
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 540 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Smithville High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe Co School Dist reports $10,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smithville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smithville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other 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 (~540 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smithville High School
How many students attend Smithville High School?
Smithville High School has 540 students enrolled. It is a public school in Smithville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithville High School is 12.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 18% 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 Smithville High School?
44.6% of students at Smithville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smithville High School?
The largest demographic group at Smithville High School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Smithville, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smithville High School?
Smithville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
What other schools are in Monroe Co School Dist?
Besides Smithville High School, Monroe Co School Dist also operates Hatley High School (905 students) and Hamilton High School (557 students). See the Monroe Co School Dist district page for the complete list.