How do these districts compare?
| Metric | CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST | HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Canton, Mississippi | Gulfport, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 3,166 | 14,355 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 22 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.7:1 | 15.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST | HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,169 | $11,892 |
| Federal Revenue | 25.3% | 18.2% |
| State Revenue | 36.8% | 45.3% |
| Local Revenue | 38.0% | 36.5% |
CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST
Federal State Local
HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST | HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.7% | 46.8% |
| African American | 77.6% | 35.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% | 10.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 4.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 72.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST | HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 12 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 351.6:1 | 572.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.4% | 25.6% |
School Types
CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
HARRISON 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.