How do these districts compare?
| Metric | GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST | JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gulfport, Mississippi | JACKSON, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 6,113 | 18,710 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 48 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 13:1 |
Spending
| Metric | GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST | JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,643 | $14,275 |
| Federal Revenue | 24.5% | 24.5% |
| State Revenue | 38.6% | 39.7% |
| Local Revenue | 36.9% | 35.7% |
GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST
Federal State Local
JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST | JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.4% | 2.7% |
| African American | 52.9% | 92.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% | 3.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.5% | 1.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 94.7% | 100.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST | JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 19 | 61 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 7 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 369.5:1 | 279.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.9% | 31.0% |
School Types
GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST
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.