How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Covington County School District | Laurel School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Collins, Mississippi | Laurel, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 2,609 | 2,712 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 16:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Covington County School District | Laurel School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,776 | $12,215 |
| Federal Revenue | 29.7% | 19.2% |
| State Revenue | 40.6% | 32.6% |
| Local Revenue | 29.7% | 48.2% |
Covington County School District
Federal State Local
Laurel School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Covington County School District | Laurel School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39.4% | 2.0% |
| African American | 50.6% | 81.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.0% | 13.0% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.2% | 100.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Covington County School District | Laurel School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 11 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 323.8:1 | 453.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.1% | 33.7% |
School Types
Covington County School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
Laurel School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
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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.