How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Newton Municipal School District | Philadelphia Public School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newton, Mississippi | Philadelphia, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 816 | 829 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.9:1 | 12.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Newton Municipal School District | Philadelphia Public School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,799 | $13,866 |
| Federal Revenue | 37.6% | 25.9% |
| State Revenue | 37.5% | 42.3% |
| Local Revenue | 24.9% | 31.9% |
Newton Municipal School District
Federal State Local
Philadelphia Public School Dist
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Newton Municipal School District | Philadelphia Public School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.3% | 7.3% |
| African American | 85.4% | 83.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.2% | 100.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Newton Municipal School District | Philadelphia Public School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 221:1 | 439.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.0% | 26.1% |
School Types
Newton Municipal School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Philadelphia Public School Dist
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.