- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280408000773
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Magnolia · Resource Index
- 31
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
South Pike Senior High School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 280408000773 · Magnolia, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 15.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School (345 students)
South Pike Senior High School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
South Pike Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Pike Senior High School
425 students
- Eva Gordon Low
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School
345 students
- South Pike Jr
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 Senior High School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Pike Senior High School compares
South Pike Senior 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 | 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 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
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~425 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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 31/100 (lower 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 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.
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.