How do these districts compare?
| Metric | LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Purvis, Mississippi | Ridgeland, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 10,276 | 13,162 |
| Number of Schools | 15 | 21 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.7:1 | 12.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,656 | $11,926 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.9% | 10.9% |
| State Revenue | 47.5% | 40.6% |
| Local Revenue | 33.5% | 48.5% |
LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Federal State Local
MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.0% | 36.8% |
| African American | 24.8% | 50.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% | 6.8% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 2.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.2% | 48.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | 40 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 373.9:1 | 324:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.6% | 18.2% |
School Types
LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST
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.