How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lawrence Co School Dist | Newton County School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Monticello, Mississippi | Decatur, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 1,696 | 1,688 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.5:1 | 13.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lawrence Co School Dist | Newton County School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,783 | $11,887 |
| Federal Revenue | 20.4% | 26.3% |
| State Revenue | 46.2% | 50.1% |
| Local Revenue | 33.4% | 23.6% |
Lawrence Co School Dist
Federal State Local
Newton County School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lawrence Co School Dist | Newton County School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50.0% | 67.9% |
| African American | 42.6% | 22.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.7% | 2.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 4.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 1.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.9% | 46.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lawrence Co School Dist | Newton County School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 224:1 | 834.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.2% | 21.0% |
School Types
Lawrence Co School Dist
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Newton County School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.