- Palmer Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than McCleskey Middle School (428.5:1 vs. 314:1).
- Palmer Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than McCleskey Middle School (164 vs. 53).
- Palmer Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than McCleskey Middle School (204 vs. 106).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Palmer Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than McCleskey Middle School (204 vs. 106).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Palmer Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than McCleskey Middle School (189 vs. 126).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Palmer Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than McCleskey Middle School (164 vs. 53).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Palmer Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than McCleskey Middle School (428.5:1 vs. 314:1).
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
McCleskey Middle School
$14,679.91
Palmer Middle School
$14,679.91
Local revenue share
McCleskey Middle School
55.4%
Palmer Middle School
55.4%
State revenue share
McCleskey Middle School
34%
Palmer Middle School
34%
Federal revenue share
McCleskey Middle School
10.5%
Palmer Middle School
10.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
McCleskey Middle School
21.4%
Palmer 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.