Enrollment
416
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Pittsburg High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Pittsburg High School
South Pittsburg High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, enrolling 416 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 416 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 19 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among South Pittsburg's public schools, it stands alongside South Pittsburg Elementary (515 students): South Pittsburg High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.6:1 vs 17.2:1).
Marion County also operates Jasper Elementary School (650 students) and Marion Co High School (543 students) alongside South Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg High School compares
South Pittsburg High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,195
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion County, which includes South Pittsburg High School.
$10,195
Per student
-6%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 48.4%
Federal 22.2%
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 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
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~416 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in South Pittsburg on the city page.
Is South Pittsburg High School a good school?
South Pittsburg High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Tennessee 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 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.
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