- Central A & M High School reported a higher students per counselor than Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School (250:1 vs. 171:1).
- Central A & M High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School (53 vs. 28).
- Central A & M High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School (61 vs. 46).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Central A & M High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School (61 vs. 46).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Central A & M High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School (53 vs. 28).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Central A & M High School (9 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Central A & M High School reported a higher students per counselor than Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School (250:1 vs. 171:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
6 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
Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School
$16,965.84
Central A & M High School
$16,337.86
Local revenue share
Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School
29.8%
Central A & M High School
52%
State revenue share
Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School
54.9%
Central A & M High School
42%
Federal revenue share
Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School
15.3%
Central A & M High School
5.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School
23.6%
Central A & M High School
20.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Shelby County
$68,457
Shelby County
$68,457
Poverty rate
Shelby County
10%
Shelby County
10%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Shelby County
17.6%
Shelby County
17.6%
Unemployment rate
Shelby County
4.2%
Shelby County
4.2%
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.