- Southport High School reported a higher students per counselor than Perry Meridian High School (478.6:1 vs. 397.8:1).
- Perry Meridian High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Southport High School (385 vs. 318).
- Perry Meridian High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Southport High School (313 vs. 261).
- Source Data Limit: 13 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Perry Meridian High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Southport High School (1,045 vs. 1,000).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Perry Meridian High School reported a higher graduation rate than Southport High School (94% vs. 90%).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Perry Meridian High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Southport High School (385 vs. 318).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Perry Meridian High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Southport High School (191 vs. 148).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Southport High School reported a higher students per counselor than Perry Meridian High School (478.6:1 vs. 397.8:1).
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
Perry Meridian High School
$13,764.89
Southport High School
$13,764.89
Local revenue share
Perry Meridian High School
27.1%
Southport High School
27.1%
State revenue share
Perry Meridian High School
58.6%
Southport High School
58.6%
Federal revenue share
Perry Meridian High School
14.3%
Southport High School
14.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Perry Meridian High School
28.7%
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.