How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Newton County School District | Walthall Co School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Decatur, Mississippi | Tylertown, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 1,688 | 1,684 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 12.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Newton County School District | Walthall Co School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,887 | $12,756 |
| Federal Revenue | 26.3% | 24.9% |
| State Revenue | 50.1% | 47.3% |
| Local Revenue | 23.6% | 27.8% |
Newton County School District
Federal State Local
Walthall Co School Dist
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Newton County School District | Walthall Co School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.9% | 28.6% |
| African American | 22.1% | 53.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4.8% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.3% | 14.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.3% | 73.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Newton County School District | Walthall Co School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 834.5:1 | 573:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.0% | 20.5% |
School Types
Newton County School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Walthall Co School Dist
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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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.