How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Houston County | Muscogee County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Perry, Georgia | Columbus, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 30,631 | 29,818 |
| Number of Schools | 37 | 53 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.3:1 | 14.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Houston County | Muscogee County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,044 | $13,792 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.4% | 18.2% |
| State Revenue | 52.2% | 43.0% |
| Local Revenue | 32.4% | 38.8% |
Houston County
Federal State Local
Muscogee County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Houston County | Muscogee County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.8% | 16.7% |
| African American | 42.3% | 58.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% | 14.1% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.3% | 7.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.7% | 84.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Houston County | Muscogee County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 79 | 98 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 9 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 515.3:1 | 418.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.4% | 30.6% |
School Types
Houston County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 20
Muscogee County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 38
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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.