- Smitha Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Tapp Middle School (250 vs. 195).
- Tapp Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Smitha Middle School (94 vs. 50).
- Smitha Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Tapp Middle School (309.3:1 vs. 291:1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Smitha Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Tapp Middle School (250 vs. 195).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Tapp Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Smitha Middle School (94 vs. 50).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Tapp Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Smitha Middle School (172 vs. 155).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Smitha Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Tapp Middle School (309.3:1 vs. 291:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 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
Smitha Middle School
$14,679.91
Tapp Middle School
$14,679.91
Local revenue share
Smitha Middle School
55.4%
Tapp Middle School
55.4%
State revenue share
Smitha Middle School
34%
Tapp Middle School
34%
Federal revenue share
Smitha Middle School
10.5%
Tapp Middle School
10.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Smitha Middle School
21.4%
Tapp Middle School
21.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Cobb County
$98,712
Cobb County
$98,712
Poverty rate
Cobb County
8.6%
Cobb County
8.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cobb County
50.4%
Cobb County
50.4%
Unemployment rate
Cobb County
3.2%
Cobb County
3.2%
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.