How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Petal School Dist | South Panola School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Petal, Mississippi | Batesville, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 4,392 | 4,313 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Petal School Dist | South Panola School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,258 | $11,681 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.0% | 25.1% |
| State Revenue | 51.0% | 48.5% |
| Local Revenue | 30.0% | 26.4% |
Petal School Dist
Federal State Local
South Panola School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Petal School Dist | South Panola School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.7% | 38.8% |
| African American | 17.7% | 53.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.3% | 3.2% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 4.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.8% | 74.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Petal School Dist | South Panola School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 685.8:1 | 477.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.9% | 35.7% |
School Types
Petal School Dist
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
South Panola School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
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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.