How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Okolona Separate School Dist | West Tallahatchie School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Okolona, Mississippi | Sumner, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 511 | 513 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Okolona Separate School Dist | West Tallahatchie School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,278 | $19,014 |
| Federal Revenue | 30.8% | 26.6% |
| State Revenue | 47.0% | 42.0% |
| Local Revenue | 22.2% | 31.4% |
Okolona Separate School Dist
Federal State Local
West Tallahatchie School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Okolona Separate School Dist | West Tallahatchie School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.9% | 0.6% |
| African American | 88.5% | 93.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 98.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Okolona Separate School Dist | West Tallahatchie School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 3 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 144.7:1 | 280:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.9% | 39.3% |
School Types
Okolona Separate School Dist
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
West Tallahatchie School District
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.