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School Comparison

Franklin Central High School
vs.
Southport High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Franklin Central High School
Southport High School
  • Franklin Central High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Southport High School (622 vs. 261).
  • Southport High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Franklin Central High School (1,000 vs. 687).
  • Southport High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Franklin Central High School (603 vs. 310).
  • Source Data Limit: 13 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Southport High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Franklin Central High School (1,000 vs. 687).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Franklin Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Southport High School (694 vs. 564).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Franklin Central High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Southport High School (622 vs. 261).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Southport High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Franklin Central High School (148 vs. 18).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Southport High School reported a higher students per counselor than Franklin Central High School (478.6:1 vs. 405.1:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

30 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
Franklin Central High School
$11,020.6
Southport High School
$13,764.89
Local revenue share
Franklin Central High School
32.1%
Southport High School
27.1%
State revenue share
Franklin Central High School
62%
Southport High School
58.6%
Federal revenue share
Franklin Central High School
5.9%
Southport High School
14.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Franklin Central High School
19.1%
Southport High School
28.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Marion County
$63,450
Marion County
$63,450
Poverty rate
Marion County
15.1%
Marion County
15.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Marion County
34.1%
Marion County
34.1%
Unemployment rate
Marion County
4.2%
Marion 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.