- DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than MINERAL SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL (232:1 vs. 157:1).
- DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than MINERAL SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL (71 vs. 16).
- DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than MINERAL SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL (40 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 11 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
DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than MINERAL SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL (71 vs. 16).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher graduating cohort than MINERAL SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL (43 vs. 34).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher sat/act participation than MINERAL SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL (63 vs. 25).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than MINERAL SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL (40 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than MINERAL SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL (232:1 vs. 157:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
20 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL
1 metric was reported by DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL. Comparable data for MINERAL SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL is missing or suppressed.
Dual enrollment
22
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL
$12,952.2
MINERAL SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
$22,413.33
Local revenue share
DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL
35.7%
MINERAL SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
71.1%
State revenue share
DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL
47.2%
MINERAL SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
14.8%
Federal revenue share
DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL
17.1%
MINERAL SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
14.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL
29.1%
MINERAL SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
17.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Howard County
$44,492
Howard County
$44,492
Poverty rate
Howard County
19.8%
Howard County
19.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Howard County
16.7%
Howard County
16.7%
Unemployment rate
Howard County
3.4%
Howard County
3.4%
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.