- Ariton School reported a higher chronically absent students than South Dale Middle School (185 vs. 118).
- Ariton School reported a higher gifted & talented than South Dale Middle School (63 vs. 14).
- Ariton School reported a higher students per counselor than South Dale Middle School (416:1 vs. 397:1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Ariton School reported a higher chronically absent students than South Dale Middle School (185 vs. 118).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Ariton School reported a higher gifted & talented than South Dale Middle School (63 vs. 14).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Ariton School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than South Dale Middle School (36 vs. 29).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ariton School reported a higher students per counselor than South Dale Middle School (416:1 vs. 397:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
12 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Ariton School
3 metrics were reported by Ariton School. Comparable data for South Dale Middle School is missing or suppressed.
Graduating cohort
62
Dual enrollment
17
SAT/ACT participation
63
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Ariton School
$12,212.54
South Dale Middle School
$12,212.54
Local revenue share
Ariton School
22.3%
South Dale Middle School
22.3%
State revenue share
Ariton School
62.9%
South Dale Middle School
62.9%
Federal revenue share
Ariton School
14.9%
South Dale Middle School
14.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Ariton School
26.2%
South Dale Middle School
26.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Dale County
$53,955
Dale County
$53,955
Poverty rate
Dale County
18.7%
Dale County
18.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Dale County
19.3%
Dale County
19.3%
Unemployment rate
Dale County
3.5%
Dale County
3.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.