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School Comparison

DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL
vs.
NASHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

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

DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL
NASHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
  • NASHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL (444:1 vs. 232:1).
  • NASHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher graduating cohort than DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL (144 vs. 43).
  • NASHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher sat/act participation than DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL (141 vs. 63).
  • Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than NASHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL (71 vs. 14).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

NASHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher graduating cohort than DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL (144 vs. 43).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

NASHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher sat/act participation than DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL (141 vs. 63).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than NASHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL (40 vs. 1).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

NASHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL (444:1 vs. 232:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

22 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
DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL
$12,952.2
NASHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
$11,591.4
Local revenue share
DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL
35.7%
NASHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
25%
State revenue share
DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL
47.2%
NASHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
54.9%
Federal revenue share
DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL
17.1%
NASHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
20.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL
29.1%
NASHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
11.1%

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.