- Manning Options School reported a higher students per counselor than Bell Middle School (678:1 vs. 258.7:1).
- Manning Options School reported a higher gifted & talented than Bell Middle School (214 vs. 118).
- Bell Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Manning Options School (187 vs. 99).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Bell Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Manning Options School (187 vs. 99).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Manning Options School reported a higher gifted & talented than Bell Middle School (214 vs. 118).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Bell Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Manning Options School (24 vs. 5).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Manning Options School reported a higher students per counselor than Bell Middle School (678:1 vs. 258.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
11 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
Bell Middle School
$14,482.85
Manning Options School
$14,482.85
Local revenue share
Bell Middle School
53.9%
Manning Options School
53.9%
State revenue share
Bell Middle School
39.2%
Manning Options School
39.2%
Federal revenue share
Bell Middle School
6.9%
Manning Options School
6.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Bell Middle School
29.6%
Manning Options School
29.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Jefferson County
$107,800
Jefferson County
$107,800
Poverty rate
Jefferson County
6.7%
Jefferson County
6.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Jefferson County
50.8%
Jefferson County
50.8%
Unemployment rate
Jefferson County
4.1%
Jefferson County
4.1%
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.