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School Comparison

Col. Zadok Magruder High
vs.
Sherwood High

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Col. Zadok Magruder High
Sherwood High
  • Sherwood High reported a higher gifted & talented than Col. Zadok Magruder High (1,706 vs. 1,224).
  • Sherwood High reported a higher ap enrollment than Col. Zadok Magruder High (839 vs. 480).
  • Col. Zadok Magruder High reported a higher chronically absent students than Sherwood High (633 vs. 467).
  • Source Data Limit: 13 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Col. Zadok Magruder High reported a higher chronically absent students than Sherwood High (633 vs. 467).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Sherwood High reported a higher graduating cohort than Col. Zadok Magruder High (505 vs. 410).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Sherwood High reported a higher gifted & talented than Col. Zadok Magruder High (1,706 vs. 1,224).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Sherwood High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Col. Zadok Magruder High (10 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Col. Zadok Magruder High reported a higher students per counselor than Sherwood High (230.7:1 vs. 224.4:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

29 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
Col. Zadok Magruder High
$19,456.04
Sherwood High
$19,456.04
Local revenue share
Col. Zadok Magruder High
65.6%
Sherwood High
65.6%
State revenue share
Col. Zadok Magruder High
27.2%
Sherwood High
27.2%
Federal revenue share
Col. Zadok Magruder High
7.2%
Sherwood High
7.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Col. Zadok Magruder High
27.1%
Sherwood High
27.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Montgomery County
$128,733
Montgomery County
$128,733
Poverty rate
Montgomery County
7.1%
Montgomery County
7.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Montgomery County
60.3%
Montgomery County
60.3%
Unemployment rate
Montgomery County
2.7%
Montgomery County
2.7%
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.