- Elkton High reported a higher chronically absent students than Rising Sun High (442 vs. 304).
- Elkton High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Rising Sun High (94 vs. 32).
- Elkton High reported a higher dual enrollment than Rising Sun High (99 vs. 39).
- Graduation rates are within 2 percentage points of each other.
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Elkton High reported a higher chronically absent students than Rising Sun High (442 vs. 304).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Rising Sun High reported a higher graduating cohort than Elkton High (284 vs. 252).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Elkton High reported a higher dual enrollment than Rising Sun High (99 vs. 39).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Elkton High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Rising Sun High (94 vs. 32).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Elkton High reported a higher students per counselor than Rising Sun High (279.8:1 vs. 279:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
27 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
Elkton High
$16,748.32
Rising Sun High
$16,748.32
Local revenue share
Elkton High
38.3%
Rising Sun High
38.3%
State revenue share
Elkton High
49.3%
Rising Sun High
49.3%
Federal revenue share
Elkton High
12.5%
Rising Sun High
12.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Elkton High
25.9%
Rising Sun High
25.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Cecil County
$91,146
Cecil County
$91,146
Poverty rate
Cecil County
10.9%
Cecil County
10.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cecil County
26.9%
Cecil County
26.9%
Unemployment rate
Cecil County
3.3%
Cecil County
3.3%
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.