- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vicksburg, MS
Warren Central Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Warren Central Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280447000843
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warren Central Junior High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Mississippi schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Vicksburg · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Warren Central Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warren Central Junior High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Vicksburg, MS.
School address
District: Vicksburg Warren School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280447000843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Warren Central Junior High School shrank from 598 students in 2022-23 to 565 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 280447000843 · Vicksburg, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 10.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Warren Central High School (1,145 students)
Warren Central Junior High School shrank from 598 students in 2022-23 to 565 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Warren Central Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warren Central
Warren Central High School
1,145 students
- Vicksburg High
Vicksburg High School
785 students
- Beechwood Elem
Beechwood Elementary School
550 students
- This school
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 Junior High School reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Warren Central Junior High School compares
Warren Central Junior High School is a shrinking 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 15% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 162 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.5%
White 44.2%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Warren Central Junior High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
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 Junior 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 |
| Vicksburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vicksburg Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dana Road Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warren Central Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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 middle 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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about Warren Central Junior High School
How many students attend Warren Central Junior High School?
Warren Central Junior High School has 525 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vicksburg, MS. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren Central Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren Central Junior High School is 10.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Warren Central Junior High School?
100.0% of students at Warren Central Junior 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 Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Warren Central Junior High School is African American at 50.5% of enrollment, in Vicksburg, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warren Central Junior High School?
Warren Central Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Junior High School rank among public schools in Vicksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Warren Central Junior High School ranks #9 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 Junior High School, Vicksburg Warren School Dist also operates Warren Central High School (1,145 students), Vicksburg High School (785 students), and Beechwood Elementary School (550 students). See the Vicksburg Warren School Dist district page for the complete list.