How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dexter School | Southwind High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cordova, TN | Memphis, TN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 1,509 | 1,675 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.9:1 | 23.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dexter School | Southwind High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,292 | $15,292 |
| District | Memphis-Shelby County Schools | Memphis-Shelby County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dexter School | Southwind High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.4% | 0.7% |
| African American | 74.8% | 81.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% | 14.9% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 3.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dexter School | Southwind High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 6 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 754.5:1 | 279.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.4% | 33.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.