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School Comparison

Gordon Lee High School
vs.
Ridgeland High School

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

Gordon Lee High School
Ridgeland High School
  • Ridgeland High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Gordon Lee High School (451 vs. 34).
  • Ridgeland High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Gordon Lee High School (304 vs. 102).
  • Ridgeland High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Gordon Lee High School (156 vs. 16).
  • Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Ridgeland High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Gordon Lee High School (451 vs. 34).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Ridgeland High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Gordon Lee High School (304 vs. 102).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Ridgeland High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Gordon Lee High School (206 vs. 89).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Ridgeland High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Gordon Lee High School (156 vs. 16).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Gordon Lee High School reported a higher students per counselor than Ridgeland High School (429:1 vs. 316.8:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Ridgeland High School

2 metrics were reported by Ridgeland High School. Comparable data for Gordon Lee High School is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
91%
IB enrollment
4

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Gordon Lee High School
$11,637.43
Ridgeland High School
$14,697.89
Local revenue share
Gordon Lee High School
37.8%
Ridgeland High School
33.9%
State revenue share
Gordon Lee High School
55.9%
Ridgeland High School
51%
Federal revenue share
Gordon Lee High School
6.3%
Ridgeland High School
15.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Gordon Lee High School
6.5%
Ridgeland High School
27.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Walker County
$55,887
Walker County
$55,887
Poverty rate
Walker County
13.8%
Walker County
13.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Walker County
20.1%
Walker County
20.1%
Unemployment rate
Walker County
3.1%
Walker County
3.1%
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.