How do these districts compare?
| Metric | ALCORN SCHOOL DIST | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Corinth, Mississippi | Hernando, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 3,188 | 35,003 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 39 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | ALCORN SCHOOL DIST | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,882 | $9,536 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.4% | 14.3% |
| State Revenue | 51.9% | 51.9% |
| Local Revenue | 26.6% | 33.8% |
ALCORN SCHOOL DIST
Federal State Local
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | ALCORN SCHOOL DIST | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.2% | 39.4% |
| African American | 4.8% | 42.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.5% | 11.1% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.0% | 51.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | ALCORN SCHOOL DIST | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 88 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 8 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 403.3:1 | 540.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.0% | 41.8% |
School Types
ALCORN SCHOOL DIST
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.