- McPherson High reported a higher ap enrollment than Smoky Valley High (121 vs. 10).
- McPherson High reported a higher dual enrollment than Smoky Valley High (163 vs. 66).
- McPherson High reported a higher graduating cohort than Smoky Valley High (164 vs. 68).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
McPherson High reported a higher chronically absent students than Smoky Valley High (142 vs. 52).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
McPherson High reported a higher graduating cohort than Smoky Valley High (164 vs. 68).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
McPherson High reported a higher ap enrollment than Smoky Valley High (121 vs. 10).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
McPherson High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Smoky Valley High (28 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Smoky Valley High reported a higher students per counselor than McPherson High (258:1 vs. 183.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
18 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
Smoky Valley High
$11,355.86
McPherson High
$18,526.61
Local revenue share
Smoky Valley High
20.8%
McPherson High
43.8%
State revenue share
Smoky Valley High
74.5%
McPherson High
45.4%
Federal revenue share
Smoky Valley High
4.6%
McPherson High
10.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Smoky Valley High
10.1%
McPherson High
17.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
McPherson County
$77,701
McPherson County
$77,701
Poverty rate
McPherson County
9.1%
McPherson County
9.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
McPherson County
33.1%
McPherson County
33.1%
Unemployment rate
McPherson County
2.9%
McPherson County
2.9%
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.