How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Picayune School District | Pontotoc Co School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Picayune, Mississippi | Pontotoc, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 3,431 | 3,466 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 13.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Picayune School District | Pontotoc Co School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,883 | $10,351 |
| Federal Revenue | 34.0% | 24.4% |
| State Revenue | 38.7% | 56.1% |
| Local Revenue | 27.2% | 19.6% |
Picayune School District
Federal State Local
Pontotoc Co School Dist
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Picayune School District | Pontotoc Co School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54.7% | 72.6% |
| African American | 30.4% | 9.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% | 14.7% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 73.9% | 99.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Picayune School District | Pontotoc Co School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 889.2:1 | 494.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.4% | 36.6% |
School Types
Picayune School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
Pontotoc Co 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.