How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Perry Co School Dist | Petal School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Location | New Augusta, Mississippi | Petal, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 933 | 4,392 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.5:1 | 13:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Perry Co School Dist | Petal School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,310 | $11,258 |
| Federal Revenue | 28.3% | 19.0% |
| State Revenue | 40.9% | 51.0% |
| Local Revenue | 30.8% | 30.0% |
Perry Co School Dist
Federal State Local
Petal School Dist
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Perry Co School Dist | Petal School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.6% | 68.7% |
| African American | 22.7% | 17.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.4% | 8.3% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 14.9% | 4.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.9% | 48.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Perry Co School Dist | Petal School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 14 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 242.7:1 | 685.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.5% | 16.9% |
School Types
Perry Co School Dist
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Petal 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.