How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Jackson Co School Dist | Lamar County School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Vancleave, Mississippi | Purvis, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 8,906 | 10,276 |
| Number of Schools | 13 | 15 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.7:1 | 13:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Jackson Co School Dist | Lamar County School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,899 | $11,188 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.4% | 18.9% |
| State Revenue | 43.7% | 47.5% |
| Local Revenue | 37.9% | 33.5% |
Jackson Co 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 | Jackson Co School Dist | Lamar County School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.8% | 64.0% |
| African American | 8.7% | 24.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.5% | 4.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.5% | 44.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Jackson Co School Dist | Lamar County School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | 9 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 503.9:1 | 348.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.9% | 19.8% |
School Types
Jackson Co School Dist
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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.