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School Comparison

SURFSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
vs.
J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL

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

SURFSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL
  • J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than SURFSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL (752:1 vs. 263.7:1).
  • J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than SURFSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL (621 vs. 313).
  • SURFSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL (41 vs. 3).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 6 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than SURFSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL (621 vs. 313).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

SURFSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL (41 vs. 3).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than SURFSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL (126 vs. 90).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than SURFSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL (752:1 vs. 263.7:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

18 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL

6 metrics were reported by J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL. Comparable data for SURFSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
96%
Graduating cohort
381
AP courses offered
18
AP enrollment
492
Dual enrollment
130
SAT/ACT participation
491

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
SURFSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
$11,116.75
J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL
$11,116.75
Local revenue share
SURFSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
48.1%
J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL
48.1%
State revenue share
SURFSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
34.2%
J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL
34.2%
Federal revenue share
SURFSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
17.7%
J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL
17.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
SURFSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
39.1%
J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL
39.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Bay County
$70,188
Bay County
$70,188
Poverty rate
Bay County
11.7%
Bay County
11.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Bay County
28%
Bay County
28%
Unemployment rate
Bay County
3.3%
Bay County
3.3%
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.