How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Hattiesburg Public School Dist | Lamar County School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Purvis, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 3,667 | 10,276 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 15 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 13:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Hattiesburg Public School Dist | Lamar County School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,215 | $11,188 |
| Federal Revenue | 25.6% | 18.9% |
| State Revenue | 32.2% | 47.5% |
| Local Revenue | 42.2% | 33.5% |
Hattiesburg Public School Dist
Federal State Local
Lamar County School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Hattiesburg Public School Dist | Lamar County School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.4% | 64.0% |
| African American | 77.1% | 24.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% | 5.2% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.9% | 44.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Hattiesburg Public School Dist | Lamar County School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 9 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 326.6:1 | 348.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.0% | 19.8% |
School Types
Hattiesburg Public School Dist
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
Lamar County School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 11
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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.