How do these districts compare?
| Metric | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST | GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hernando, Mississippi | Gulfport, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 35,003 | 6,113 |
| Number of Schools | 39 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 13.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST | GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,536 | $12,643 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.3% | 24.5% |
| State Revenue | 51.9% | 38.6% |
| Local Revenue | 33.8% | 36.9% |
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
Federal State Local
GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST | GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39.4% | 28.4% |
| African American | 42.1% | 52.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% | 11.8% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.4% | 94.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST | GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 88 | 19 |
| Schools with AP | 8 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 540.2:1 | 369.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.8% | 25.9% |
School Types
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
GULFPORT 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.