How do these schools compare?
| Metric | ROBERT L MERRITT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | THOMAS E. EDWARDS SR. HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Indianola, MS | RULEVILLE, MS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 341 | 331 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 12.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| 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 | ROBERT L MERRITT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | THOMAS E. EDWARDS SR. HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,264 | $14,264 |
| District | SUNFLOWER CTY CONS SCHOOL DISTRICT | SUNFLOWER CTY CONS SCHOOL DISTRICT |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | ROBERT L MERRITT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | THOMAS E. EDWARDS SR. HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| African American | 91.2% | 91.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 4.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | ROBERT L MERRITT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | THOMAS E. EDWARDS SR. HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 341:1 | 331:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.3% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 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.