- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sarah, MS
Strayhorn High School
Federal NCES profile for Strayhorn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280423001295
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Strayhorn High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Mississippi schools.
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 404
- students enrolled
Strayhorn High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tate Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280423001295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+105 students YoY
Strayhorn High School grew from 309 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (+34.0%).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+105 students YoY 280423001295 · Sarah, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 18.4:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High School (507 students)
Strayhorn High School grew from 309 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (+34.0%). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Strayhorn High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High School
507 students
- East Tate Elem
East Tate Elementary School
473 students
- Strayhorn Elem
Strayhorn Elementary School
407 students
- This school
Strayhorn High School
404 students
- Coldwater Elem
Coldwater Elementary School
213 students
- Coldwater High 167
Coldwater High School
167 students
What this shows Strayhorn High School reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Strayhorn High School compares
Strayhorn 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 38% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▼ 23% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 96% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.5%
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
$11,208
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
African American 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Strayhorn High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Tate Co School Dist reports $11,208 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Strayhorn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Tate Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Strayhorn Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coldwater Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coldwater High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Strayhorn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Strayhorn High School
How many students attend Strayhorn High School?
Strayhorn High School has 404 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sarah, MS. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), up 105.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strayhorn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Strayhorn High School is 18.4:1, which is 38% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Strayhorn High School?
61.8% of students at Strayhorn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Strayhorn High School?
The largest demographic group at Strayhorn High School is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Sarah, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Strayhorn High School?
Strayhorn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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).
What other schools are in Tate Co School Dist?
Besides Strayhorn High School, Tate Co School Dist also operates Independence High School (507 students), East Tate Elementary School (473 students), and Strayhorn Elementary School (407 students). See the Tate Co School Dist district page for the complete list.