- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Pittsburg, TN
South Pittsburg High School
Federal NCES profile for South Pittsburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470264000941
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Pittsburg High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in South Pittsburg · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 416
- students enrolled
South Pittsburg High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Pittsburg High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in South Pittsburg, TN.
School address
District: Marion County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470264000941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
South Pittsburg High School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 470264000941 · South Pittsburg, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 16.6:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Jasper Elementary School (650 students)
South Pittsburg High School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
South Pittsburg High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jasper Element
Jasper Elementary School
650 students
- Marion Co High
Marion Co High School
543 students
- South Pittsbur
South Pittsburg Elementary
515 students
- Whitwell Eleme
Whitwell Elementary
482 students
- This school
South Pittsburg High School
416 students
- Jasper Middle
Jasper Middle School
395 students
What this shows South Pittsburg High School reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Pittsburg High School compares
South Pittsburg High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$10,468
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.6%
African American 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, South Pittsburg High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion County reports $10,468 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Pittsburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Pittsburg Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitwell Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jasper Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Pittsburg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in South Pittsburg
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Pittsburg High School
How many students attend South Pittsburg High School?
South Pittsburg High School has 416 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Pittsburg, TN. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Pittsburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Pittsburg High School is 16.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Pittsburg High School?
The largest demographic group at South Pittsburg High School is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in South Pittsburg, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Pittsburg High School?
South Pittsburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Pittsburg High School rank among schools in South Pittsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, South Pittsburg High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in South Pittsburg, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Marion County?
Besides South Pittsburg High School, Marion County also operates Jasper Elementary School (650 students), Marion Co High School (543 students), and South Pittsburg Elementary (515 students). See the Marion County district page for the complete list.