- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Magnolia, MS
South Pike Jr High
Federal NCES profile for South Pike Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280408000772
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Pike Jr High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Magnolia · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Pike Jr High has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Pike Jr High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Magnolia, MS.
School address
District: South Pike School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280408000772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
South Pike Jr High held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 280408000772 · Magnolia, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 14.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: South Pike Senior High School (425 students)
South Pike Jr High held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
South Pike Jr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Pike Sen
South Pike Senior High School
425 students
- Eva Gordon Low
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School
345 students
- This school
South Pike Jr High
241 students
- Eva Gordon Upp
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School
236 students
- Osyka Elementa
Osyka Elementary School
214 students
What this shows South Pike Jr High reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Pike Jr High compares
South Pike Jr High 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$12,390
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.7%
White 9.5%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, South Pike Jr High is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for South Pike School Dist reports $12,390 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Pike Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pike Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osyka Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Pike Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Pike Jr High
How many students attend South Pike Jr High?
South Pike Jr High has 241 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Magnolia, MS. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Pike Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Pike Jr High is 14.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Pike Jr High?
100.0% of students at South Pike Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Pike Jr High?
The largest demographic group at South Pike Jr High is African American at 86.7% of enrollment, in Magnolia, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Pike Jr High?
South Pike Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Pike Jr High rank among public schools in Magnolia?
By Resource Investment Index, South Pike Jr High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Magnolia, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South Pike School Dist?
Besides South Pike Jr High, South Pike School Dist also operates South Pike Senior High School (425 students), Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School (345 students), and Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School (236 students). See the South Pike School Dist district page for the complete list.