Enrollment
241
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Pike Jr High compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Pike Jr High
South Pike Jr High is a high-poverty, small middle school in Magnolia, Mississippi, enrolling 241 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 241 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 206 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #180, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
South Pike School Dist also operates South Pike Senior High School (425 students) and Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School (345 students) alongside South Pike Jr High.
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 Pike Jr High compares
South Pike Jr High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,301
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Pike School Dist, which includes South Pike Jr High.
$11,301
Per student
-6%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 45.1%
Federal 27.5%
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 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
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~241 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Magnolia on the city page.
Is South Pike Jr High a good school?
South Pike Jr High earns 35/100 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 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.
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