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School Comparison

GRAND RIDGE SCHOOL
vs.
COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL

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

GRAND RIDGE SCHOOL
COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL
  • COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than GRAND RIDGE SCHOOL (233 vs. 152).
  • COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than GRAND RIDGE SCHOOL (400:1 vs. 341:1).
  • COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than GRAND RIDGE SCHOOL (48 vs. 1).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than GRAND RIDGE SCHOOL (233 vs. 152).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than GRAND RIDGE SCHOOL (7 vs. 4).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than GRAND RIDGE SCHOOL (48 vs. 1).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than GRAND RIDGE SCHOOL (400:1 vs. 341:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL

3 metrics were reported by COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL. Comparable data for GRAND RIDGE SCHOOL is missing or suppressed.

Graduating cohort
52
Dual enrollment
21
SAT/ACT participation
76

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
GRAND RIDGE SCHOOL
$12,683.18
COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL
$12,683.18
Local revenue share
GRAND RIDGE SCHOOL
22.4%
COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL
22.4%
State revenue share
GRAND RIDGE SCHOOL
54.6%
COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL
54.6%
Federal revenue share
GRAND RIDGE SCHOOL
23%
COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL
23%
District chronic absenteeism rate
GRAND RIDGE SCHOOL
43.4%
COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL
43.4%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Jackson County
$47,327
Jackson County
$47,327
Poverty rate
Jackson County
18.8%
Jackson County
18.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Jackson County
14.6%
Jackson County
14.6%
Unemployment rate
Jackson County
3.9%
Jackson County
3.9%
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.