How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Gulfport School Dist | Lauderdale Co School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gulfport, Mississippi | Meridian, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 6,113 | 5,910 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 11 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Gulfport School Dist | Lauderdale Co School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,784 | $11,039 |
| Federal Revenue | 24.5% | 19.0% |
| State Revenue | 38.6% | 50.9% |
| Local Revenue | 36.9% | 30.1% |
Gulfport School Dist
Federal State Local
Lauderdale Co School Dist
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Gulfport School Dist | Lauderdale Co School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.4% | 59.4% |
| African American | 52.9% | 31.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% | 3.7% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.1% | 48.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Gulfport School Dist | Lauderdale Co School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 19 | 16 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 400.4:1 | 510.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.1% | 32.5% |
School Types
Gulfport School Dist
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
Lauderdale Co School Dist
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.