How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Desoto Co School Dist | Joel E Smilow Collegiate |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hernando, Mississippi | Jackson, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 35,003 | 569 |
| Number of Schools | 39 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 14.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Desoto Co School Dist | Joel E Smilow Collegiate |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $8,778 | $11,691 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.3% | 31.9% |
| State Revenue | 51.9% | 39.4% |
| Local Revenue | 33.8% | 28.7% |
Desoto Co School Dist
Federal State Local
Joel E Smilow Collegiate
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Desoto Co School Dist | Joel E Smilow Collegiate |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39.4% | 0.7% |
| African American | 42.1% | 96.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% | 1.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.4% | 100.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Desoto Co School Dist | Joel E Smilow Collegiate |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 88 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 8 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 540.2:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.8% | 46.3% |
School Types
Desoto Co School Dist
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Joel E Smilow Collegiate
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
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.