How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Marion Co School Dist | Poplarville Separate School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbia, Mississippi | Poplarville, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 1,904 | 1,909 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 14.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Marion Co School Dist | Poplarville Separate School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,221 | $10,679 |
| Federal Revenue | 31.6% | 25.3% |
| State Revenue | 46.8% | 45.8% |
| Local Revenue | 21.7% | 28.9% |
Marion Co School Dist
Federal State Local
Poplarville Separate School Dist
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Marion Co School Dist | Poplarville Separate School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45.0% | 81.1% |
| African American | 49.1% | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 8.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.2% | 45.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Marion Co School Dist | Poplarville Separate School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 446.5:1 | 2146.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.3% | 25.9% |
School Types
Marion Co School Dist
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Poplarville Separate School Dist
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.