- D A Smith Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Ariton School (487:1 vs. 416:1).
- D A Smith Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Ariton School (85 vs. 15).
- Ariton School reported a higher chronically absent students than D A Smith Middle School (185 vs. 149).
- Source Data Limit: 6 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 D A Smith Middle School (185 vs. 149).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
D A Smith Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Ariton School (80 vs. 63).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
D A Smith Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Ariton School (85 vs. 15).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
D A Smith Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Ariton School (487:1 vs. 416:1).
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 D A Smith 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
D A Smith Middle School
$13,561.34
Local revenue share
Ariton School
22.3%
D A Smith Middle School
24.1%
State revenue share
Ariton School
62.9%
D A Smith Middle School
54.5%
Federal revenue share
Ariton School
14.9%
D A Smith Middle School
21.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Ariton School
26.2%
D A Smith Middle School
27.1%
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.