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School Comparison

Sylvan Hills Middle School
vs.
Herman J. Russell West End Academy

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

Sylvan Hills Middle School
Herman J. Russell West End Academy
  • Sylvan Hills Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Herman J. Russell West End Academy (241.5:1 vs. 185:1).
  • Sylvan Hills Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Herman J. Russell West End Academy (256 vs. 205).
  • Herman J. Russell West End Academy reported a higher violent incidents than Sylvan Hills Middle School (67 vs. 42).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Sylvan Hills Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Herman J. Russell West End Academy (256 vs. 205).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Sylvan Hills Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Herman J. Russell West End Academy (19 vs. 18).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Herman J. Russell West End Academy reported a higher violent incidents than Sylvan Hills Middle School (67 vs. 42).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Sylvan Hills Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Herman J. Russell West End Academy (241.5:1 vs. 185:1).

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
Sylvan Hills Middle School
$23,046.28
Herman J. Russell West End Academy
$23,046.28
Local revenue share
Sylvan Hills Middle School
71.5%
Herman J. Russell West End Academy
71.5%
State revenue share
Sylvan Hills Middle School
15.8%
Herman J. Russell West End Academy
15.8%
Federal revenue share
Sylvan Hills Middle School
12.7%
Herman J. Russell West End Academy
12.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Sylvan Hills Middle School
41.8%
Herman J. Russell West End Academy
41.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Fulton County
$91,490
Fulton County
$91,490
Poverty rate
Fulton County
12.9%
Fulton County
12.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Fulton County
58%
Fulton County
58%
Unemployment rate
Fulton County
3.6%
Fulton County
3.6%
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.