How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lauderdale Co School Dist | Meridian Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Meridian, Mississippi | Meridian, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 5,910 | 4,614 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 13.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lauderdale Co School Dist | Meridian Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,039 | $14,308 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.0% | 26.2% |
| State Revenue | 50.9% | 38.9% |
| Local Revenue | 30.1% | 34.9% |
Lauderdale Co School Dist
Federal State Local
Meridian Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lauderdale Co School Dist | Meridian Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59.4% | 2.7% |
| African American | 31.1% | 90.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.7% | 3.6% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.4% | 99.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lauderdale Co School Dist | Meridian Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | 3 |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 510.9:1 | 179:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.5% | 32.3% |
School Types
Lauderdale Co School Dist
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
Meridian Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
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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.