- Talton K Stone Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than James T Alton Middle School (562:1 vs. 335:1).
- James T Alton Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Talton K Stone Middle School (103 vs. 48).
- Talton K Stone Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than James T Alton Middle School (83 vs. 46).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Talton K Stone Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than James T Alton Middle School (130 vs. 107).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
James T Alton Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Talton K Stone Middle School (90 vs. 87).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
James T Alton Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Talton K Stone Middle School (103 vs. 48).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Talton K Stone Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than James T Alton Middle School (562:1 vs. 335:1).
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
Talton K Stone Middle School
$13,109.53
James T Alton Middle School
$13,733.63
Local revenue share
Talton K Stone Middle School
28.3%
James T Alton Middle School
28.3%
State revenue share
Talton K Stone Middle School
57.7%
James T Alton Middle School
51.8%
Federal revenue share
Talton K Stone Middle School
14%
James T Alton Middle School
19.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Talton K Stone Middle School
25%
James T Alton Middle School
23.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Hardin County
$67,608
Hardin County
$67,608
Poverty rate
Hardin County
11.7%
Hardin County
11.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Hardin County
24.4%
Hardin County
24.4%
Unemployment rate
Hardin County
5.2%
Hardin County
5.2%
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.