How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Okolona High School | Shannon High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Okolona, MS | Shannon, MS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 149 | 529 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 69.0% |
| 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 | Okolona High School | Shannon High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,278 | $11,383 |
| District | Okolona Separate School Dist | Lee County School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Okolona High School | Shannon High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.7% | 16.8% |
| African American | 91.9% | 76.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.7% | 5.3% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.0% | 1.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Okolona High School | Shannon High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 2 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 79:1 | 259:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.9% | 58.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 30 | 224 |
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.