- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Yazoo City, MS
Yazoo County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Yazoo County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280480001581
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yazoo County Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Yazoo City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Yazoo County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yazoo County Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Yazoo City, MS.
School address
District: Yazoo Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280480001581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Yazoo County Middle School shrank from 299 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 280480001581 · Yazoo City, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 9.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Yazoo County High School (400 students)
Yazoo County Middle School shrank from 299 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Yazoo County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yazoo County H
Yazoo County High School
400 students
- Bentonia Gibbs
Bentonia Gibbs School
380 students
- This school
Yazoo County Middle School
258 students
- Linwood Elemen
Linwood Elementary School
178 students
What this shows Yazoo County Middle School reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yazoo County Middle School compares
Yazoo County Middle 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
258
Bigger than 26% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 7% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.7%
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
$15,792
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.1%
White 38.4%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Yazoo County Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yazoo Co School Dist reports $15,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yazoo County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yazoo County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bentonia Gibbs School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yazoo County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yazoo County Middle School
How many students attend Yazoo County Middle School?
Yazoo County Middle School has 258 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Yazoo City, MS. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yazoo County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yazoo County Middle School is 9.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 39% 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 Yazoo County Middle School?
100.0% of students at Yazoo County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yazoo County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Yazoo County Middle School is African American at 53.1% of enrollment, in Yazoo City, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yazoo County Middle School?
Yazoo County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Yazoo County Middle School rank among public schools in Yazoo City?
By Resource Investment Index, Yazoo County Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Yazoo City, 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 Yazoo City on the city page.
What other schools are in Yazoo Co School Dist?
Besides Yazoo County Middle School, Yazoo Co School Dist also operates Yazoo County High School (400 students), Bentonia Gibbs School (380 students), and Linwood Elementary School (178 students). See the Yazoo Co School Dist district page for the complete list.