How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Columbus Municipal School Dist | Neshoba County School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbus, Mississippi | Philadelphia, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 3,090 | 3,038 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Columbus Municipal School Dist | Neshoba County School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,944 | $10,084 |
| Federal Revenue | 28.1% | 37.7% |
| State Revenue | 38.2% | 46.4% |
| Local Revenue | 33.6% | 15.9% |
Columbus Municipal School Dist
Federal State Local
Neshoba County School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Columbus Municipal School Dist | Neshoba County School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.7% | 58.0% |
| African American | 92.1% | 17.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.4% | 2.7% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 9.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.0% | 11.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.8% | 59.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Columbus Municipal School Dist | Neshoba County School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 3 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 314.7:1 | 619.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.2% | 22.0% |
School Types
Columbus Municipal School Dist
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
Neshoba County School District
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.