How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Canton Public School Dist | Columbus Municipal School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Canton, Mississippi | Columbus, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 3,166 | 3,090 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 14:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Canton Public School Dist | Columbus Municipal School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,389 | $13,944 |
| Federal Revenue | 25.3% | 28.1% |
| State Revenue | 36.8% | 38.2% |
| Local Revenue | 38.0% | 33.6% |
Canton Public School Dist
Federal State Local
Columbus Municipal School Dist
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Canton Public School Dist | Columbus Municipal School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| African American | 77.6% | 92.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% | 2.4% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 2.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.8% | 99.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Canton Public School Dist | Columbus Municipal School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 1 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 345.9:1 | 314.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.0% | 28.2% |
School Types
Canton Public School Dist
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
Columbus Municipal 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.