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School Comparison

Smith Center Jr Sr High
vs.
THUNDER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

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

Smith Center Jr Sr High
THUNDER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
  • Smith Center Jr Sr High reported a higher students per counselor than THUNDER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL (196:1 vs. 71:1).
  • Smith Center Jr Sr High reported a higher chronically absent students than THUNDER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL (40 vs. 29).
  • Smith Center Jr Sr High reported a higher gifted & talented than THUNDER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL (4 vs. 1).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Smith Center Jr Sr High reported a higher chronically absent students than THUNDER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL (40 vs. 29).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Smith Center Jr Sr High reported a higher gifted & talented than THUNDER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL (4 vs. 1).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Smith Center Jr Sr High reported a higher in-school suspensions than THUNDER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL (4 vs. 1).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Smith Center Jr Sr High reported a higher students per counselor than THUNDER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL (196:1 vs. 71:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

15 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
Smith Center Jr Sr High
$15,253.86
THUNDER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
$23,107.34
Local revenue share
Smith Center Jr Sr High
28.3%
THUNDER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
28.8%
State revenue share
Smith Center Jr Sr High
63.3%
THUNDER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
53%
Federal revenue share
Smith Center Jr Sr High
8.4%
THUNDER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
18.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Smith Center Jr Sr High
17.5%
THUNDER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
23.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Smith County
$57,024
Smith County
$57,024
Poverty rate
Smith County
7.8%
Smith County
7.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Smith County
24.6%
Smith County
24.6%
Unemployment rate
Smith County
3.1%
Smith County
3.1%
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.