How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lee County School District | Pascagoula-Gautier School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tupelo, Mississippi | Pascagoula, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 6,303 | 6,565 |
| Number of Schools | 13 | 17 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 12.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lee County School District | Pascagoula-Gautier School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,383 | $15,771 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.7% | 21.1% |
| State Revenue | 50.6% | 31.8% |
| Local Revenue | 32.7% | 47.1% |
Lee County School District
Federal State Local
Pascagoula-Gautier School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lee County School District | Pascagoula-Gautier School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.6% | 33.9% |
| African American | 37.2% | 40.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% | 19.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.7% | 68.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lee County School District | Pascagoula-Gautier School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 25 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 290.5:1 | 241.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.7% | 25.5% |
School Types
Lee County School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
Pascagoula-Gautier School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 15
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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.