How do these districts compare?
| Metric | FORREST COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hattiesburg, Mississippi | JACKSON, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 2,129 | 18,710 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 48 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.4:1 | 13:1 |
Spending
| Metric | FORREST COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,750 | $14,275 |
| Federal Revenue | 30.6% | 24.5% |
| State Revenue | 38.9% | 39.7% |
| Local Revenue | 30.4% | 35.7% |
FORREST COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Federal State Local
JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | FORREST COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.4% | 2.7% |
| African American | 48.4% | 92.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% | 3.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.5% | 1.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.4% | 100.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | FORREST COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 61 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 7 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 1612.3:1 | 279.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.4% | 31.0% |
School Types
FORREST COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
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.