How do these districts compare?
| Metric | HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST | LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gulfport, Mississippi | Laurel, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 14,355 | 2,712 |
| Number of Schools | 22 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 15:1 |
Spending
| Metric | HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST | LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,892 | $13,386 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.2% | 19.2% |
| State Revenue | 45.3% | 32.6% |
| Local Revenue | 36.5% | 48.2% |
HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST
Federal State Local
LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST | LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46.8% | 2.0% |
| African American | 35.4% | 81.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% | 13.0% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.7% | 100.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST | LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | 11 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 572.2:1 | 405.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.6% | 52.4% |
School Types
HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
LAUREL 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.