Enrollment
425
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Magnolia, MS
South Pike Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for South Pike Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280408000773
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Pike Senior High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Magnolia · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Pike Senior High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Pike Senior High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Magnolia, MS.
School address
District: South Pike School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280408000773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Pike Senior High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Pike Senior High School
South Pike Senior High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Magnolia, Mississippi, enrolling 425 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 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.
With 425 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 277 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #222, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.5% 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.
Discipline events run high: 153 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 425 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
South Pike School Dist also operates Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School (345 students) and South Pike Jr High (241 students) alongside South Pike Senior 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 Pike Senior High School compares
South Pike Senior 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 87.3%
White 8.2%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, South Pike Senior High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Pike School Dist, which includes South Pike Senior High School.
$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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Pike Jr High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osyka Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Pike Senior High School'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
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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 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 (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Pike Senior High School
How many students attend South Pike Senior High School?
South Pike Senior High School has 425 students enrolled. It is a high school in Magnolia, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Pike Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Pike Senior High School is 15.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Pike Senior High School?
100.0% of students at South Pike Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Pike Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at South Pike Senior High School is African American at 87.3% of enrollment, in Magnolia, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Pike Senior High School?
South Pike Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Senior High School rank among public schools in Magnolia?
By Resource Investment Index, South Pike Senior High School ranks #4 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 Senior High School a good school?
South Pike Senior High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Mississippi schools. 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 Senior High School, South Pike School Dist also operates Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School (345 students), South Pike Jr High (241 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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