How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Biloxi Public School Dist | Lowndes Co School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Biloxi, Mississippi | Columbus, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 5,812 | 5,261 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.3:1 | 12.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Biloxi Public School Dist | Lowndes Co School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,206 | $11,059 |
| Federal Revenue | 30.5% | 16.2% |
| State Revenue | 31.8% | 39.5% |
| Local Revenue | 37.7% | 44.4% |
Biloxi Public School Dist
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Lowndes Co School Dist
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Biloxi Public School Dist | Lowndes Co School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.2% | 46.9% |
| African American | 34.5% | 46.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% | 2.8% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.8% | 3.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.2% | 48.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Biloxi Public School Dist | Lowndes Co School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | 9 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 515:1 | 449.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.4% | 23.6% |
School Types
Biloxi Public School Dist
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
Lowndes Co School Dist
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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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.