- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Foxworth, MS
West Marion High School
Federal NCES profile for West Marion High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280282001247
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Marion High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Foxworth · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.9:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Marion High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Marion High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Foxworth, MS.
School address
District: Marion Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280282001247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
West Marion High School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.3 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 280282001247 · Foxworth, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 7.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: West Marion Primary School (435 students)
West Marion High School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.3 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
West Marion High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Marion Pr
West Marion Primary School
435 students
- This school
West Marion High School
347 students
- East Marion El
East Marion Elementary School
298 students
- West Marion El
West Marion Elementary
259 students
- East Marion Hi
East Marion High School
216 students
What this shows West Marion High School reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Marion High School compares
West Marion 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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 41% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
347
Bigger than 39% 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
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 3% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.3%
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
$13,221
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
180
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 51.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 75.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
African American 31.7%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, West Marion High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Marion Co School Dist reports $13,221 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Marion High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Marion Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Marion Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Marion Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Marion High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Marion High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Foxworth
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Marion High School
How many students attend West Marion High School?
West Marion High School has 347 students enrolled. It is a public school in Foxworth, MS. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Marion High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Marion High School is 7.9:1, which is 41% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 50% 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 West Marion High School?
100.0% of students at West Marion High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Marion High School?
The largest demographic group at West Marion High School is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Foxworth, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Marion High School?
West Marion High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 West Marion High School rank among public schools in Foxworth?
By Resource Investment Index, West Marion High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Foxworth, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Marion Co School Dist?
Besides West Marion High School, Marion Co School Dist also operates West Marion Primary School (435 students), East Marion Elementary School (298 students), and West Marion Elementary (259 students). See the Marion Co School Dist district page for the complete list.