- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Fulton, TN
South Fulton Middle / High School
Federal NCES profile for South Fulton Middle / High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470327001409
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Fulton Middle / High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Tennessee schools.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 334
- students enrolled
South Fulton Middle / High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Obion County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470327001409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
South Fulton Middle / High School held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 470327001409 · South Fulton, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 11.1:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Obion County Central High School (652 students)
South Fulton Middle / High School held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
South Fulton Middle / High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Obion County C
Obion County Central High School
652 students
- Hillcrest Elem
Hillcrest Elementary
587 students
- Lake Road Elem
Lake Road Elementary
492 students
- Ridgemont Elem
Ridgemont Elementary
385 students
- This school
South Fulton Middle / High School
334 students
- South Fulton E
South Fulton Elementary
289 students
What this shows South Fulton Middle / High School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Fulton Middle / High School compares
South Fulton Middle / High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 11% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, South Fulton Middle / High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Obion County reports $11,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Fulton Middle / High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obion County Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Road Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgemont Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Fulton Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Fulton Middle / High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in South Fulton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Fulton Middle / High School
How many students attend South Fulton Middle / High School?
South Fulton Middle / High School has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Fulton, TN. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Fulton Middle / High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Fulton Middle / High School is 11.1:1, which is 27% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Fulton Middle / High School?
The largest demographic group at South Fulton Middle / High School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in South Fulton, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Fulton Middle / High School?
South Fulton Middle / High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Obion County?
Besides South Fulton Middle / High School, Obion County also operates Obion County Central High School (652 students), Hillcrest Elementary (587 students), and Lake Road Elementary (492 students). See the Obion County district page for the complete list.