- Southwestern High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Waldron Jr-Sr High School (45 vs. 9).
- Southwestern High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Waldron Jr-Sr High School (75 vs. 48).
- Waldron Jr-Sr High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Southwestern High School (62 vs. 37).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Southwestern High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Waldron Jr-Sr High School (75 vs. 48).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Waldron Jr-Sr High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Southwestern High School (48 vs. 45).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Southwestern High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Waldron Jr-Sr High School (45 vs. 9).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Waldron Jr-Sr High School reported a higher violent incidents than Southwestern High School (12 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Waldron Jr-Sr High School reported a higher students per counselor than Southwestern High School (284:1 vs. 270:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 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
Waldron Jr-Sr High School
$12,316.57
Southwestern High School
$11,500
Local revenue share
Waldron Jr-Sr High School
41%
Southwestern High School
34%
State revenue share
Waldron Jr-Sr High School
53%
Southwestern High School
56%
Federal revenue share
Waldron Jr-Sr High School
6%
Southwestern High School
10%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Waldron Jr-Sr High School
12.6%
Southwestern High School
19.8%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Shelby County
$71,301
Shelby County
$71,301
Poverty rate
Shelby County
11.5%
Shelby County
11.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Shelby County
19.4%
Shelby County
19.4%
Unemployment rate
Shelby County
3.7%
Shelby County
3.7%
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.