- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Starkville, MS
Starkville High School
Federal NCES profile for Starkville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280018901451
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starkville High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Starkville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Starkville High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starkville High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Starkville, MS.
School address
District: Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280018901451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+324 students YoY
Starkville High School grew from 1,076 students in 2022-23 to 1,400 in 2023-24 (+30.1%).
Teacher FTE added 72.0 → 92.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+324 students YoY 280018901451 · Starkville, MS High · MID · TRAD
1,376 enr · 19.4:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Henderson/Ward-Stewart Elementary (1,066 students)
Starkville High School grew from 1,076 students in 2022-23 to 1,400 in 2023-24 (+30.1%). Teacher FTE added 72.0 → 92.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Starkville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Starkville High School
1,376 students
- Henderson/Ward
Henderson/Ward-Stewart Elementary
1,066 students
- Sudduth Elemen
Sudduth Elementary School
920 students
- Socsd/Msu Part
Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School
646 students
- Armstrong Juni 358
Armstrong Junior High School
358 students
- Overstreet Ele 324
Overstreet Elementary
324 students
What this shows Starkville High School reports 1,376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starkville High School compares
Starkville High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 46% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▼ 19% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,376 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,376
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 98% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$13,106
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 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 66.2%
White 27.4%
Asian 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Starkville High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist reports $13,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Starkville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson/Ward-Stewart Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sudduth Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Armstrong Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Overstreet Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starkville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Starkville High School
How many students attend Starkville High School?
Starkville High School has 1,376 students enrolled. It is a high school in Starkville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,076 (2022-23) → 1,400 (2023-24), up 324.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starkville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Starkville High School is 19.4:1, which is 46% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Starkville High School?
65.3% of students at Starkville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starkville High School?
The largest demographic group at Starkville High School is African American at 66.2% of enrollment, in Starkville, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starkville High School?
Starkville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Starkville High School rank among public schools in Starkville?
By Resource Investment Index, Starkville High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Starkville, 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 Starkville on the city page.
What other schools are in Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist?
Besides Starkville High School, Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist also operates Henderson/Ward-Stewart Elementary (1,066 students), Sudduth Elementary School (920 students), and Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School (646 students). See the Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist district page for the complete list.