- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Terry, MS
Terry High School
Federal NCES profile for Terry High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280186000902
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terry High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,127
- students enrolled
Terry High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hinds Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280186000902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Terry High School held near 1,100 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.3 → 72.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 280186000902 · Terry, MS High · MID · TRAD
1,127 enr · 15.9:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Byram Middle School (785 students)
Terry High School held near 1,100 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.3 → 72.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Terry High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Terry High School
1,127 students
- Byram Middle S
Byram Middle School
785 students
- Gary Road Elem
Gary Road Elementary
717 students
- Gary Road Inte
Gary Road Intermediate School
680 students
- Raymond High S
Raymond High School
539 students
- Raymond Elemen 377
Raymond Elementary School
377 students
What this shows Terry High School reports 1,127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terry High School compares
Terry High 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▼ 3% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,127 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,127
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.8%
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
$11,422
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 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
136
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 67 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 93.3%
White 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Terry High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Hinds Co School Dist reports $11,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Terry High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byram Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gary Road Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gary Road Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raymond Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terry High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,127 students)
Frequently asked questions about Terry High School
How many students attend Terry High School?
Terry High School has 1,127 students enrolled. It is a high school in Terry, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,098 (2022-23) → 1,100 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terry High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Terry High School is 15.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Terry High School?
78.3% of students at Terry High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terry High School?
The largest demographic group at Terry High School is African American at 93.3% of enrollment, in Terry, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terry High School?
Terry High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Hinds Co School Dist?
Besides Terry High School, Hinds Co School Dist also operates Byram Middle School (785 students), Gary Road Elementary (717 students), and Gary Road Intermediate School (680 students). See the Hinds Co School Dist district page for the complete list.