- James Dawson Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Highlands Elementary School (233 vs. 113).
- James Dawson Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Highlands Elementary School (22 vs. 1).
- James Dawson Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Highlands Elementary School (423:1 vs. 402:1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
James Dawson Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Highlands Elementary School (152 vs. 134).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Highlands Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than James Dawson Elementary (36 vs. 18).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
James Dawson Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Highlands Elementary School (233 vs. 113).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
James Dawson Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Highlands Elementary School (423:1 vs. 402:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
12 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Highlands Elementary School
$13,146.32
James Dawson Elementary
$13,146.32
Local revenue share
Highlands Elementary School
46.6%
James Dawson Elementary
46.6%
State revenue share
Highlands Elementary School
39.5%
James Dawson Elementary
39.5%
Federal revenue share
Highlands Elementary School
13.9%
James Dawson Elementary
13.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Highlands Elementary School
23.8%
James Dawson Elementary
23.8%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Madison County
$83,528
Madison County
$83,528
Poverty rate
Madison County
10.5%
Madison County
10.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Madison County
45.7%
Madison County
45.7%
Unemployment rate
Madison County
2.6%
Madison County
2.6%
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.