How do these districts compare?
| Metric | JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | WEST JASPER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | JACKSON, Mississippi | BAY SPRINGS, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 18,710 | 1,411 |
| Number of Schools | 48 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | WEST JASPER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,275 | $12,365 |
| Federal Revenue | 24.5% | 20.9% |
| State Revenue | 39.7% | 46.8% |
| Local Revenue | 35.7% | 32.3% |
JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
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WEST JASPER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | WEST JASPER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.7% | 23.8% |
| African American | 92.2% | 69.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.6% | 2.9% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.4% | 3.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 87.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | WEST JASPER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 61 | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 279.4:1 | 410:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.0% | 16.3% |
School Types
JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
WEST JASPER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
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.