- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Medina, TN
South Gibson County High School
Federal NCES profile for South Gibson County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470140002207
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Gibson County High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Medina · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 776
- students enrolled
South Gibson County High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Gibson County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Medina, TN.
School address
District: Gibson Co Sp Dist · Tennessee
NCES ID 470140002207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
South Gibson County High School held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 46.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 470140002207 · Medina, TN High · MID · TRAD
776 enr · 18:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: South Gibson County Elementary School (881 students)
South Gibson County High School held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 46.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
South Gibson County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Gibson C
South Gibson County Elementary School
881 students
- This school
South Gibson County High School
776 students
- South Gibson C
South Gibson County Middle School
757 students
- Gibson County
Gibson County High School
429 students
- Dyer Elementar
Dyer Elementary
381 students
- Rutherford Ele 282
Rutherford Elementary
282 students
What this shows South Gibson County High School reports 776 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Gibson County High School compares
South Gibson County 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 776 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
776
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,106
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
African American 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, South Gibson County High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Gibson Co Sp Dist reports $10,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Gibson County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Gibson County Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Gibson County Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gibson County High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dyer Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rutherford Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Gibson County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~776 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Gibson County High School
How many students attend South Gibson County High School?
South Gibson County High School has 776 students enrolled. It is a high school in Medina, TN. CCD year-over-year: 790 (2022-23) → 788 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Gibson County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Gibson County High School is 18:1, which is 18% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Gibson County High School?
The largest demographic group at South Gibson County High School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Medina, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Gibson County High School?
South Gibson County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 South Gibson County High School rank among public schools in Medina?
By Resource Investment Index, South Gibson County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Medina, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gibson Co Sp Dist?
Besides South Gibson County High School, Gibson Co Sp Dist also operates South Gibson County Elementary School (881 students), South Gibson County Middle School (757 students), and Gibson County High School (429 students). See the Gibson Co Sp Dist district page for the complete list.