How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Smith Co School Dist | South Tippah School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Raleigh, Mississippi | Ripley, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 2,443 | 2,485 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Smith Co School Dist | South Tippah School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,642 | $11,762 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.1% | 24.6% |
| State Revenue | 52.2% | 56.2% |
| Local Revenue | 26.7% | 19.2% |
Smith Co School Dist
Federal State Local
South Tippah School Dist
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Smith Co School Dist | South Tippah School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65.7% | 56.6% |
| African American | 30.3% | 19.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.9% | 14.8% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 9.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.3% | 69.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Smith Co School Dist | South Tippah School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 435:1 | 499.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.5% | 21.0% |
School Types
Smith Co School Dist
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
South Tippah 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.