How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lakeland | Polk County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lakeland, Tennessee | Benton, Tennessee |
| Total Enrollment | 2,132 | 2,148 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 12.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lakeland | Polk County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,858 | $12,066 |
| Federal Revenue | 23.0% | 23.7% |
| State Revenue | 42.1% | 53.0% |
| Local Revenue | 34.9% | 23.3% |
Lakeland
Federal State Local
Polk County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lakeland | Polk County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.0% | 95.0% |
| African American | 12.6% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% | 2.4% |
| Asian | 7.5% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 0.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lakeland | Polk County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 405:1 | 307.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.6% | 17.8% |
School Types
Lakeland
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Polk County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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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.