Enrollment
578
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Iuka, MS
Tishomingo County High School
Federal NCES profile for Tishomingo County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280426001227
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tishomingo County High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Iuka · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tishomingo County High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tishomingo County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Iuka, MS.
School address
District: Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280426001227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.9%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tishomingo County High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tishomingo County High School
Tishomingo County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Iuka, Mississippi, enrolling 578 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 50.9% free-meal eligibility runs 37% below the Mississippi average.
Enrollment of 578 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 136 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #121, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 30.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist also operates Belmont School (855 students) and Iuka Elementary School (414 students) alongside Tishomingo County 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 Tishomingo County High School compares
Tishomingo County High School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 37% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$11,108
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 89.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Tishomingo County High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist, which includes Tishomingo County High School.
$11,108
Per student
-7%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 43.9%
Federal 30.3%
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 Tishomingo County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iuka Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burnsville Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iuka Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tishomingo Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tishomingo County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~578 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tishomingo County High School
How many students attend Tishomingo County High School?
Tishomingo County High School has 578 students enrolled. It is a high school in Iuka, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tishomingo County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tishomingo County High School is 15.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tishomingo County High School?
50.9% of students at Tishomingo County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tishomingo County High School?
The largest demographic group at Tishomingo County High School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Iuka, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tishomingo County High School?
Tishomingo County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tishomingo County High School rank among public schools in Iuka?
By Resource Investment Index, Tishomingo County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Iuka, 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 Iuka on the city page.
Is Tishomingo County High School a good school?
Tishomingo County High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Mississippi 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 Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist?
Besides Tishomingo County High School, Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist also operates Belmont School (855 students), Iuka Elementary School (414 students), and Burnsville Elementary (410 students). See the Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist district page for the complete list.
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