How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Columbia High School | East Marion High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbia, MS | Columbia, MS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 484 | 216 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 98.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Columbia High School | East Marion High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,423 | $13,221 |
| District | Columbia School District | Marion Co School Dist |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Columbia High School | East Marion High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47.3% | 17.6% |
| African American | 47.5% | 80.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.1% | 1.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Columbia High School | East Marion High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 1 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 465:1 | 325:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.9% | 30.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 120 | 129 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.