How do these districts compare?
| Metric | BENTON CO SCHOOL DIST | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ashland, Mississippi | Hernando, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 961 | 35,003 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 39 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 15.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | BENTON CO SCHOOL DIST | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,863 | $9,536 |
| Federal Revenue | 40.5% | 14.3% |
| State Revenue | 44.1% | 51.9% |
| Local Revenue | 15.4% | 33.8% |
BENTON CO 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 | BENTON CO SCHOOL DIST | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.5% | 39.4% |
| African American | 43.5% | 42.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.1% | 11.1% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 13.7% | 5.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 51.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | BENTON CO SCHOOL DIST | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 88 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 8 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 390.3:1 | 540.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.7% | 41.8% |
School Types
BENTON CO 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.