How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lakeland | Memphis-Shelby County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lakeland, Tennessee | Memphis, Tennessee |
| Total Enrollment | 2,132 | 109,797 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 207 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 17.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lakeland | Memphis-Shelby County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,571 | $15,292 |
| Federal Revenue | 23.0% | 28.5% |
| State Revenue | 42.1% | 37.0% |
| Local Revenue | 34.9% | 34.5% |
Lakeland
Federal State Local
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lakeland | Memphis-Shelby County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.0% | 3.8% |
| African American | 12.6% | 74.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% | 18.9% |
| Asian | 7.5% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 2.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lakeland | Memphis-Shelby County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 249 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 36 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 508.8:1 | 358.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 6.9% | 29.9% |
School Types
Lakeland
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 54
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.