- Ballenger Creek Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle (263:1 vs. 98.2:1).
- Ballenger Creek Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle (193 vs. 141).
- Ballenger Creek Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle (127 vs. 98).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Ballenger Creek Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle (193 vs. 141).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Ballenger Creek Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle (127 vs. 98).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Ballenger Creek Middle (88 vs. 77).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ballenger Creek Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle (263:1 vs. 98.2:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
17 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
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
$16,233.35
Ballenger Creek Middle
$16,233.35
Local revenue share
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
47.8%
Ballenger Creek Middle
47.8%
State revenue share
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
46.5%
Ballenger Creek Middle
46.5%
Federal revenue share
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
5.7%
Ballenger Creek Middle
5.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
22%
Ballenger Creek Middle
22%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Frederick County
$120,458
Frederick County
$120,458
Poverty rate
Frederick County
6.3%
Frederick County
6.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Frederick County
44.9%
Frederick County
44.9%
Unemployment rate
Frederick County
2.6%
Frederick County
2.6%
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.