- Cherokee Ridge Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School (194 vs. 118).
- Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Cherokee Ridge Elementary (311:1 vs. 268.5:1).
- Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Cherokee Ridge Elementary (83 vs. 41).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Cherokee Ridge Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School (194 vs. 118).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Cherokee Ridge Elementary (83 vs. 41).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Cherokee Ridge Elementary (22 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Cherokee Ridge Elementary (311:1 vs. 268.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 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
Cherokee Ridge Elementary
$14,697.89
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School
$14,697.89
Local revenue share
Cherokee Ridge Elementary
33.9%
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School
33.9%
State revenue share
Cherokee Ridge Elementary
51%
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School
51%
Federal revenue share
Cherokee Ridge Elementary
15.1%
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School
15.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Cherokee Ridge Elementary
27.9%
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle 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.