- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vicksburg, MS
Vicksburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Vicksburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280447000830
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vicksburg High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Vicksburg · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 99.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Vicksburg High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vicksburg High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Vicksburg, MS.
School address
District: Vicksburg Warren School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280447000830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Vicksburg High School held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.2 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 280447000830 · Vicksburg, MS High · MID · TRAD
785 enr · 14:1 · 99.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Warren Central High School (1,145 students)
Vicksburg High School held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.2 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Vicksburg High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warren Central
Warren Central High School
1,145 students
- This school
Vicksburg High School
785 students
- Beechwood Elem
Beechwood Elementary School
550 students
- Warren Central
Warren Central Junior High School
525 students
- Vicksburg Juni 409
Vicksburg Junior High School
409 students
- Dana Road Elem 403
Dana Road Elementary
403 students
What this shows Vicksburg High School reports 785 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vicksburg High School compares
Vicksburg 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.9% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 785 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
785
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
68.5%
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
$13,723
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.9%
White 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Vicksburg High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Vicksburg Warren School Dist reports $13,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vicksburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren Central Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vicksburg Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dana Road Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vicksburg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~785 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vicksburg High School
How many students attend Vicksburg High School?
Vicksburg High School has 785 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vicksburg, MS. CCD year-over-year: 871 (2022-23) → 842 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vicksburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vicksburg High School is 14:1, which is 5% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vicksburg High School?
99.9% of students at Vicksburg High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vicksburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Vicksburg High School is African American at 85.9% of enrollment, in Vicksburg, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vicksburg High School?
Vicksburg High 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 Vicksburg High School rank among public schools in Vicksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Vicksburg High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Vicksburg, 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 Vicksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Vicksburg Warren School Dist?
Besides Vicksburg High School, Vicksburg Warren School Dist also operates Warren Central High School (1,145 students), Beechwood Elementary School (550 students), and Warren Central Junior High School (525 students). See the Vicksburg Warren School Dist district page for the complete list.