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School Comparison

Colby Senior High
vs.
Golden Plains High

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

Colby Senior High
Golden Plains High
  • Colby Senior High reported a higher chronically absent students than Golden Plains High (68 vs. 15).
  • Colby Senior High reported a higher graduating cohort than Golden Plains High (58 vs. 10).
  • Golden Plains High reported a higher dual enrollment than Colby Senior High (12 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Colby Senior High reported a higher chronically absent students than Golden Plains High (68 vs. 15).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Colby Senior High reported a higher graduating cohort than Golden Plains High (58 vs. 10).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Golden Plains High reported a higher dual enrollment than Colby Senior High (12 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Golden Plains High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Colby Senior High (2 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Golden Plains High reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Colby Senior High (1.4 vs. 0).

Subgroup Analysis

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

18 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Golden Plains High

2 metrics were reported by Golden Plains High. Comparable data for Colby Senior High is missing or suppressed.

Gifted & talented
4
Students per counselor
47.1:1

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Colby Senior High
$12,963.69
Golden Plains High
$21,754.6
Local revenue share
Colby Senior High
35.4%
Golden Plains High
26.5%
State revenue share
Colby Senior High
57.4%
Golden Plains High
62.4%
Federal revenue share
Colby Senior High
7.3%
Golden Plains High
11.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Colby Senior High
15.6%
Golden Plains High
22%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Thomas County
$73,575
Thomas County
$73,575
Poverty rate
Thomas County
6.9%
Thomas County
6.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Thomas County
30.3%
Thomas County
30.3%
Unemployment rate
Thomas County
2.6%
Thomas County
2.6%
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.