How do these districts compare?
| Metric | JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| Location | JACKSON, Mississippi | Laurel, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 18,710 | 2,712 |
| Number of Schools | 48 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
Spending
| Metric | JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,275 | $13,386 |
| Federal Revenue | 24.5% | 19.2% |
| State Revenue | 39.7% | 32.6% |
| Local Revenue | 35.7% | 48.2% |
JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Federal State Local
LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| African American | 92.2% | 81.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.6% | 13.0% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| 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 | LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 61 | 11 |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 279.4:1 | 405.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.0% | 52.4% |
School Types
JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
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.