How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Simpson Co School Dist | Union Co School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mendenhall, Mississippi | New Albany, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 3,008 | 2,980 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 14.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Simpson Co School Dist | Union Co School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,235 | $10,322 |
| Federal Revenue | 26.1% | 20.2% |
| State Revenue | 46.1% | 55.5% |
| Local Revenue | 27.8% | 24.3% |
Simpson Co School Dist
Federal State Local
Union Co School Dist
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Simpson Co School Dist | Union Co School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39.5% | 83.8% |
| African American | 53.6% | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.2% | 46.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Simpson Co School Dist | Union Co School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 449.3:1 | 502.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.4% | 15.8% |
School Types
Simpson Co School Dist
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
Union Co School Dist
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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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.