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School Comparison

Calhoun High School
vs.
Central High School

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

Calhoun High School
Central High School
  • Calhoun High School reported a higher students per counselor than Central High School (426:1 vs. 171:1).
  • Central High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Calhoun High School (61 vs. 25).
  • Calhoun High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Central High School (30 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Calhoun High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Central High School (53 vs. 41).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Calhoun High School (45 vs. 32).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Calhoun High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Central High School (26 vs. 15).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Central High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Calhoun High School (61 vs. 25).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Calhoun High School reported a higher students per counselor than Central High School (426:1 vs. 171:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Calhoun High School

1 metric was reported by Calhoun High School. Comparable data for Central High School is missing or suppressed.

Gifted & talented
3

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Calhoun High School
$23,178.57
Central High School
$23,178.57
Local revenue share
Calhoun High School
21.3%
Central High School
21.3%
State revenue share
Calhoun High School
34.7%
Central High School
34.7%
Federal revenue share
Calhoun High School
44%
Central High School
44%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Calhoun High School
32.9%
Central High School
32.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Lowndes County
$35,160
Lowndes County
$35,160
Poverty rate
Lowndes County
29.6%
Lowndes County
29.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lowndes County
13.9%
Lowndes County
13.9%
Unemployment rate
Lowndes County
4.7%
Lowndes County
4.7%
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.