- Southern Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Meece Middle School (251 vs. 46).
- Southern Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Meece Middle School (489.5:1 vs. 302.7:1).
- Southern Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Meece Middle School (315 vs. 162).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Southern Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Meece Middle School (315 vs. 162).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Southern Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Meece Middle School (251 vs. 46).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Southern Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Meece Middle School (147 vs. 106).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Southern Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Meece Middle School (489.5:1 vs. 302.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 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
Southern Middle School
$12,724.46
Meece Middle School
$13,533.13
Local revenue share
Southern Middle School
27.5%
Meece Middle School
34.3%
State revenue share
Southern Middle School
53.9%
Meece Middle School
47.8%
Federal revenue share
Southern Middle School
18.6%
Meece Middle School
17.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Southern Middle School
29.2%
Meece Middle School
34.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Pulaski County
$50,943
Pulaski County
$50,943
Poverty rate
Pulaski County
20.3%
Pulaski County
20.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Pulaski County
17.9%
Pulaski County
17.9%
Unemployment rate
Pulaski County
5.6%
Pulaski County
5.6%
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.