How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Columbia School District | Forest Municipal School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbia, Mississippi | Forest, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 1,646 | 1,645 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.9:1 | 15.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Columbia School District | Forest Municipal School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,423 | $12,170 |
| Federal Revenue | 28.1% | 25.4% |
| State Revenue | 41.7% | 43.6% |
| Local Revenue | 30.3% | 31.1% |
Columbia School District
Federal State Local
Forest Municipal School Dist
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Columbia School District | Forest Municipal School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.8% | 7.3% |
| African American | 43.3% | 38.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.5% | 50.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.7% | 2.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.6% | 79.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Columbia School District | Forest Municipal School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 1 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 382.5:1 | 551.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.7% | 28.0% |
School Types
Columbia School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Forest Municipal School Dist
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.