JSU Fall 2014-4 Report
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The poll included a number of statements about public school funding. Each respondent<br />
was asked to indicate, for each, if they strongly agreed, somewhat agreed, somewhat<br />
disagreed or strongly disagreed. Results are presented for the cumulative totals of those<br />
strongly and somewhat agreeing. Results are presented in declining order by national data.<br />
Characteristic USA South MS w/Children<br />
My own state adequately 51.3 47.7 45.9 55.0<br />
funds local public school<br />
education<br />
I am willing to pay somewhat 59.3 64.8 63.7 61.7<br />
more in taxes to better fund<br />
public schools in my<br />
community<br />
Public schools are funded 33.0 36.7 27.4 33.3<br />
equitably or evenly across<br />
jurisdictions or from<br />
municipality to municipality<br />
Good performing public 70.5 68.0 69.8 70.4<br />
schools are generally better<br />
funded schools<br />
The better our public schools 78.3 72.7 86.1 80.1<br />
do, the better our economy<br />
does<br />
Poor performing public 71.2 71.9 72.2 72.2<br />
schools are most likely to be<br />
situated in poorer<br />
communities<br />
Instead of tax increases, we 71.7 71.9 70.8 74.9<br />
should move tax funds from<br />
other less important<br />
programs or services to<br />
increase public school<br />
funding<br />
We should consolidate 66.2 63.3 68.3 67.7<br />
school districts to allocate<br />
more to education programs,<br />
teachers and students<br />
When I vote, I specifically<br />
support candidates who<br />
advocate for increased public<br />
school funding<br />
60.5 64.8 63.3 64.2<br />
Institute of Government Polling Center Page 22
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