- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Southaven, MS
Southaven Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Southaven Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280132000933
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southaven Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Southaven · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Southaven Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southaven Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Southaven, MS.
School address
District: Desoto Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280132000933 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Southaven Middle School held near 1,451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.2 → 90.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 280132000933 · Southaven, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
1,423 enr · 16:1 · 74.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto Central High School (2,004 students)
Southaven Middle School held near 1,451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.2 → 90.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Southaven Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desoto Central
Desoto Central High School
2,004 students
- Southaven High
Southaven High School
1,876 students
- Hernando High
Hernando High School
1,529 students
- This school
Southaven Middle School
1,423 students
- Desoto Central
Desoto Central Middle School
1,388 students
- Lewisburg High
Lewisburg High School
1,330 students
What this shows Southaven Middle School reports 1,423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southaven Middle School compares
Southaven Middle 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▼ 8% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,423 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,423
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 88% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.9%
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
$9,525
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
375
in-school suspensions + 284 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
White 15.2%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Southaven Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto Co School Dist reports $9,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southaven Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southaven High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hernando High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desoto Central Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewisburg High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southaven Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,876
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,330
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,423 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southaven Middle School
How many students attend Southaven Middle School?
Southaven Middle School has 1,423 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Southaven, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,456 (2022-23) → 1,451 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southaven Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southaven Middle School is 16:1, which is 20% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southaven Middle School?
74.0% of students at Southaven Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southaven Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Southaven Middle School is African American at 61.3% of enrollment, in Southaven, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southaven Middle School?
Southaven Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Southaven Middle School rank among public schools in Southaven?
By Resource Investment Index, Southaven Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Southaven, 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 Southaven on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto Co School Dist?
Besides Southaven Middle School, Desoto Co School Dist also operates Desoto Central High School (2,004 students), Southaven High School (1,876 students), and Hernando High School (1,529 students). See the Desoto Co School Dist district page for the complete list.