At a glance
Reported students
1,113
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
92.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi high enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
587
South Panola High School: 1,113 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
12:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,088
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.7:1
What the reported data says about South Panola High School
South Panola High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Batesville. It is one of 7 current school records connected to South Panola School District. NCES reports 1,113 students for 2024–25.
Among 291 high schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 367 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, close to the Mississippi median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (57.6%) and White (32.3%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking South Panola High School
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 92.53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.3%
- Hispanic3.3%
- Black57.6%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
6 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in South Panola School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Batesville Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
756 reported students
Batesville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
741 reported students
Batesville Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 02–03
587 reported students
Pope School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
549 reported students
Batesville Middle School
Elementary · Grades 04–05
474 reported students
South Panola Alternative School
Other · Grades 01–12
0 reported students
Public schools near South Panola High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Panola Alternative School Other · South Panola School District | 01–12 | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| Batesville Junior High School Middle · South Panola School District | 06–08 | 756 | 0.2 mi |
| Batesville Middle School Elementary · South Panola School District | 04–05 | 474 | 0.3 mi |
| Batesville Intermediate School Elementary · South Panola School District | 02–03 | 587 | 1 mi |
| Batesville Elementary School Elementary · South Panola School District | PK–01 | 741 | 1 mi |
| North Panola High School High · North Panola | 09–12 | 329 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Panola High School
What grades does South Panola High School serve?
South Panola High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in South Panola School District.
How many students attend South Panola High School?
South Panola High School reported 1,113 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 291 Mississippi high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,088 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Panola High School?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 1,113 students and 92.53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South Panola High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Panola High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South Panola School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Panola High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is South Panola High School in?
South Panola High School is part of South Panola School District, based in Batesville, MS, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Panola High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Panola Alternative School (0.2 mi), Batesville Junior High School (0.2 mi), Batesville Middle School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.