- Ness City High reported a higher students per counselor than Western Plains High (140:1 vs. 23:1).
- Ness City High reported a higher chronically absent students than Western Plains High (32 vs. 6).
- Ness City High reported a higher sat/act participation than Western Plains High (31 vs. 12).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Ness City High reported a higher chronically absent students than Western Plains High (32 vs. 6).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Ness City High reported a higher graduating cohort than Western Plains High (24 vs. 13).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Ness City High reported a higher sat/act participation than Western Plains High (31 vs. 12).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Ness City High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Western Plains High (3 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ness City High reported a higher students per counselor than Western Plains High (140:1 vs. 23:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
12 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
Western Plains High
$24,158.33
Ness City High
$15,639.46
Local revenue share
Western Plains High
34.6%
Ness City High
38%
State revenue share
Western Plains High
52.4%
Ness City High
58.4%
Federal revenue share
Western Plains High
13%
Ness City High
3.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Western Plains High
14.2%
Ness City High
20%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Ness County
$66,107
Ness County
$66,107
Poverty rate
Ness County
11.4%
Ness County
11.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Ness County
23%
Ness County
23%
Unemployment rate
Ness County
2.7%
Ness County
2.7%
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.