How do these districts compare?
| Metric | COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST | RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbus, Mississippi | Brandon, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 3,090 | 18,720 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 27 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 13.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST | RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,197 | $12,330 |
| Federal Revenue | 28.1% | 13.9% |
| State Revenue | 38.2% | 43.6% |
| Local Revenue | 33.6% | 42.5% |
COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST
Federal State Local
RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST | RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.7% | 63.4% |
| African American | 92.1% | 23.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.0% | 5.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 47.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST | RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 36 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 6 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 305.1:1 | 463.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.6% | 14.6% |
School Types
COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
RANKIN 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.