- Highland Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Jefferson County Traditional Middle (331 vs. 87).
- Highland Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Jefferson County Traditional Middle (369 vs. 164).
- Jefferson County Traditional Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Highland Middle (437:1 vs. 268.3:1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Highland Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Jefferson County Traditional Middle (369 vs. 164).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Jefferson County Traditional Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Highland Middle (138 vs. 133).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Highland Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Jefferson County Traditional Middle (331 vs. 87).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Jefferson County Traditional Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Highland Middle (437:1 vs. 268.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 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
Highland Middle
$18,188.64
Jefferson County Traditional Middle
$18,188.64
Local revenue share
Highland Middle
48.3%
Jefferson County Traditional Middle
48.3%
State revenue share
Highland Middle
35.9%
Jefferson County Traditional Middle
35.9%
Federal revenue share
Highland Middle
15.8%
Jefferson County Traditional Middle
15.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Highland Middle
35.5%
Jefferson County Traditional Middle
35.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Jefferson County
$67,849
Jefferson County
$67,849
Poverty rate
Jefferson County
14.5%
Jefferson County
14.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Jefferson County
36.6%
Jefferson County
36.6%
Unemployment rate
Jefferson County
4.8%
Jefferson County
4.8%
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.