- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vicksburg, MS
Warren Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Warren Central 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 280447000842
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warren Central High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Vicksburg · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Warren Central High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warren Central High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Vicksburg, MS.
School address
District: Vicksburg Warren School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280447000842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Warren Central High School held near 1,168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.5 → 73.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 280447000842 · Vicksburg, MS High · MID · TRAD
1,145 enr · 16.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Vicksburg High School (785 students)
Warren Central High School held near 1,168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.5 → 73.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Warren Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Warren Central High School
1,145 students
- Vicksburg High
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 Warren Central High School reports 1,145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Warren Central High School compares
Warren Central 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,145 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,145
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 90% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.3%
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 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.6%
White 39.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Warren Central High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 Warren Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicksburg High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warren Central 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 (~1,145 students)
Frequently asked questions about Warren Central High School
How many students attend Warren Central High School?
Warren Central High School has 1,145 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vicksburg, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,159 (2022-23) → 1,168 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren Central High School is 16.4:1, which is 23% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Warren Central High School?
100.0% of students at Warren Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warren Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Warren Central High School is African American at 54.6% of enrollment, in Vicksburg, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warren Central High School?
Warren Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Warren Central High School rank among public schools in Vicksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Warren Central High School ranks #8 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 Warren Central High School, Vicksburg Warren School Dist also operates Vicksburg High School (785 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.