Enrollment
1,010
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Point, MS
West Point High School
Federal NCES profile for West Point High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280019101441
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Point High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in West Point · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Point High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Point High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Point, MS.
School address
District: West Point Consolidated School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280019101441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Point High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Point High School
West Point High School is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in West Point, Mississippi, enrolling 1,010 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Mississippi, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,010 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 877 Mississippi schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 44 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #34, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 33.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 906 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,010 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among West Point's public schools, it stands alongside East Side Elementary School (251 students): West Point High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 10.9:1).
West Point Consolidated School Dist also operates Fifth Street School (440 students) and Church Hill Elementary School (379 students) alongside West Point 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 West Point High School compares
West Point 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,010 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,010
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.3%
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
$12,069
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
706
in-school suspensions + 200 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 69.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 89.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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
African American 80.9%
White 14.5%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, West Point High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Point Consolidated School Dist, which includes West Point High School.
$12,069
Per student
+1%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 41.0%
Federal 33.2%
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 West Point High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifth Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Church Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Side Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Side Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Clay Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Point High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in West Point
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~1,010 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Point High School
How many students attend West Point High School?
West Point High School has 1,010 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Point, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Point High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Point High School is 13.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Point High School?
100.0% of students at West Point High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Point High School?
The largest demographic group at West Point High School is African American at 80.9% of enrollment, in West Point, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Point High School?
West Point High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 West Point High School rank among public schools in West Point?
By Resource Investment Index, West Point High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Point, 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 West Point on the city page.
Is West Point High School a good school?
West Point High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. 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 West Point Consolidated School Dist?
Besides West Point High School, West Point Consolidated School Dist also operates Fifth Street School (440 students), Church Hill Elementary School (379 students), and South Side Elementary School (337 students). See the West Point Consolidated School Dist district page for the complete list.
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