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School Comparison

Sam C Harlan Elementary School
vs.
Waterloo High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Sam C Harlan Elementary School
Waterloo High School
  • Sam C Harlan Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Waterloo High School (160 vs. 81).
  • Sam C Harlan Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Waterloo High School (426:1 vs. 368:1).
  • Sam C Harlan Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Waterloo High School (28 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Sam C Harlan Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Waterloo High School (160 vs. 81).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Sam C Harlan Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Waterloo High School (10 vs. 5).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Sam C Harlan Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Waterloo High School (28 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Sam C Harlan Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Waterloo High School (426:1 vs. 368:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

8 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Waterloo High School

2 metrics were reported by Waterloo High School. Comparable data for Sam C Harlan Elementary School is missing or suppressed.

Graduating cohort
36
SAT/ACT participation
38

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Sam C Harlan Elementary School
$14,378.04
Waterloo High School
$12,253.47
Local revenue share
Sam C Harlan Elementary School
40.3%
Waterloo High School
26.1%
State revenue share
Sam C Harlan Elementary School
44.3%
Waterloo High School
60%
Federal revenue share
Sam C Harlan Elementary School
15.4%
Waterloo High School
14%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Sam C Harlan Elementary School
30.1%
Waterloo High School
22.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Lauderdale County
$59,082
Lauderdale County
$59,082
Poverty rate
Lauderdale County
13.6%
Lauderdale County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lauderdale County
27.1%
Lauderdale County
27.1%
Unemployment rate
Lauderdale County
3.2%
Lauderdale County
3.2%
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.