- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rolling Fork, MS
South Delta High School
Federal NCES profile for South Delta High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280396000753
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Delta High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Mississippi schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 176
- students enrolled
South Delta High School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Delta School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280396000753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
South Delta High School held near 170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 280396000753 · Rolling Fork, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 11:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: South Delta Elementary School (234 students)
South Delta High School held near 170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
South Delta High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Delta El
South Delta Elementary School
234 students
- This school
South Delta High School
176 students
- South Delta Mi
South Delta Middle School
138 students
What this shows South Delta High School reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Delta High School compares
South Delta 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
176
Bigger than 17% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 17% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.8%
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
$16,904
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 99.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 99.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.2, South Delta High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for South Delta School District reports $16,904 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Delta High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Delta Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Delta Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Delta High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~176 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Delta High School
How many students attend South Delta High School?
South Delta High School has 176 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rolling Fork, MS. CCD year-over-year: 171 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Delta High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Delta High School is 11:1, which is 17% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 30% 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 South Delta High School?
100.0% of students at South Delta High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Delta High School?
The largest demographic group at South Delta High School is African American at 99.4% of enrollment, in Rolling Fork, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Delta High School?
South Delta High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 South Delta School District?
Besides South Delta High School, South Delta School District also operates South Delta Elementary School (234 students) and South Delta Middle School (138 students). See the South Delta School District district page for the complete list.