Enrollment
1,113
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280405000766
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Batesville · Resource Index
- 33
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
93.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.3%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Panola High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Panola High School
South Panola High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Batesville, Mississippi, enrolling 1,113 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 75.3% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Mississippi, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,113 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 67 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #37.
Its student body is led by African American (58%) and White (32%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 223 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 408 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,113 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
South Panola School District also operates Batesville Junior High School (756 students) and Batesville Elementary School (741 students) alongside South Panola High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Panola High School compares
South Panola High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,521
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Panola School District, which includes South Panola High School.
$10,521
Per student
-12%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 48.5%
Federal 25.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,113 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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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.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Panola High School a good school?
South Panola High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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