- Merry Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Garrett Elementary School (364:1 vs. 288:1).
- Garrett Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Merry Elementary School (169 vs. 142).
- Merry Elementary School reported a higher violent incidents than Garrett Elementary School (12 vs. 1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Garrett Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Merry Elementary School (169 vs. 142).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Garrett Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Merry Elementary School (13 vs. 6).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Merry Elementary School reported a higher violent incidents than Garrett Elementary School (12 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Merry Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Garrett Elementary School (364:1 vs. 288:1).
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
Merry Elementary School
$13,883.34
Garrett Elementary School
$13,883.34
Local revenue share
Merry Elementary School
37.6%
Garrett Elementary School
37.6%
State revenue share
Merry Elementary School
39.9%
Garrett Elementary School
39.9%
Federal revenue share
Merry Elementary School
22.5%
Garrett Elementary School
22.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Merry Elementary School
36.6%
Garrett Elementary School
36.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Richmond County
$53,197
Richmond County
$53,197
Poverty rate
Richmond County
21.1%
Richmond County
21.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Richmond County
24.1%
Richmond County
24.1%
Unemployment rate
Richmond County
5.2%
Richmond County
5.2%
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.