- Hicks High School reported a higher students per counselor than Simpson High School (340:1 vs. 270:1).
- Hicks High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Simpson High School (53 vs. 35).
- Hicks High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Simpson High School (74 vs. 60).
- Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Hicks High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Simpson High School (74 vs. 60).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Simpson High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Hicks High School (23 vs. 19).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Hicks High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Simpson High School (53 vs. 35).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Hicks High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Simpson High School (13 vs. 9).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Hicks High School reported a higher students per counselor than Simpson High School (340:1 vs. 270:1).
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
Hicks High School
$12,742.5
Simpson High School
$12,742.5
Local revenue share
Hicks High School
29.4%
Simpson High School
29.4%
State revenue share
Hicks High School
45.3%
Simpson High School
45.3%
Federal revenue share
Hicks High School
25.4%
Simpson High School
25.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Hicks High School
21.3%
Simpson High School
21.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Vernon Parish
$58,281
Vernon Parish
$58,281
Poverty rate
Vernon Parish
18.3%
Vernon Parish
18.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Vernon Parish
19.1%
Vernon Parish
19.1%
Unemployment rate
Vernon Parish
4.9%
Vernon Parish
4.9%
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.