How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Jackson Public School District | Joel E Smilow Collegiate |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jackson, Mississippi | Jackson, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 18,710 | 569 |
| Number of Schools | 48 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 14.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Jackson Public School District | Joel E Smilow Collegiate |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,155 | $11,691 |
| Federal Revenue | 24.5% | 31.9% |
| State Revenue | 39.7% | 39.4% |
| Local Revenue | 35.7% | 28.7% |
Jackson Public School District
Federal State Local
Joel E Smilow Collegiate
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Jackson Public School District | Joel E Smilow Collegiate |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| African American | 92.2% | 96.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Jackson Public School District | Joel E Smilow Collegiate |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 61 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 279.4:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.0% | 46.3% |
School Types
Jackson Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Joel E Smilow Collegiate
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
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.