- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Batesville, MS
South Panola High School
Federal NCES profile for South Panola High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280405000766
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Panola High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Batesville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Panola High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Panola High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Batesville, MS.
School address
District: South Panola School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280405000766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
South Panola High School held near 1,172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 93.8 → 98.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 280405000766 · Batesville, MS High · MID · TRAD
1,113 enr · 12:1 · 75.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Batesville Junior High School (756 students)
South Panola High School held near 1,172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 93.8 → 98.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
South Panola High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Panola High School
1,113 students
- Batesville Jun
Batesville Junior High School
756 students
- Batesville Ele
Batesville Elementary School
741 students
- Batesville Int
Batesville Intermediate School
587 students
- Pope Elementar
Pope Elementary School
549 students
- Batesville Mid
Batesville Middle School
474 students
What this shows South Panola High School reports 1,113 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Panola High School compares
South Panola 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▼ 6% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,113 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,113
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.9%
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
$11,681
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
280
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.6%
White 32.3%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, South Panola High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for South Panola School District reports $11,681 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Panola High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Batesville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Batesville Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pope Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Batesville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Panola High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,113 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Panola High School
How many students attend South Panola High School?
South Panola High School has 1,113 students enrolled. It is a high school in Batesville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,174 (2022-23) → 1,172 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Panola High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Panola High School is 12:1, which is 10% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 24% 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 Panola High School?
75.3% of students at South Panola High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Panola High School?
The largest demographic group at South Panola High School is African American at 57.6% of enrollment, in Batesville, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Panola High School?
South Panola High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Panola High School rank among public schools in Batesville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Panola High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Batesville, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Batesville on the city page.
What other schools are in South Panola School District?
Besides South Panola High School, South Panola School District also operates Batesville Junior High School (756 students), Batesville Elementary School (741 students), and Batesville Intermediate School (587 students). See the South Panola School District district page for the complete list.