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School Comparison

James M. Bennett High
vs.
Mardela Middle & High

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

James M. Bennett High
Mardela Middle & High
  • James M. Bennett High reported a higher chronically absent students than Mardela Middle & High (460 vs. 140).
  • James M. Bennett High reported a higher graduating cohort than Mardela Middle & High (353 vs. 78).
  • James M. Bennett High reported a higher ap enrollment than Mardela Middle & High (320 vs. 104).
  • Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

James M. Bennett High reported a higher chronically absent students than Mardela Middle & High (460 vs. 140).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

James M. Bennett High reported a higher graduating cohort than Mardela Middle & High (353 vs. 78).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

James M. Bennett High reported a higher ap enrollment than Mardela Middle & High (320 vs. 104).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

James M. Bennett High reported a higher violent incidents than Mardela Middle & High (38 vs. 10).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Mardela Middle & High reported a higher students per counselor than James M. Bennett High (365:1 vs. 333.3:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

25 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at James M. Bennett High

1 metric was reported by James M. Bennett High. Comparable data for Mardela Middle & High is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
81%

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
James M. Bennett High
$18,486.17
Mardela Middle & High
$18,486.17
Local revenue share
James M. Bennett High
17.5%
Mardela Middle & High
17.5%
State revenue share
James M. Bennett High
65.4%
Mardela Middle & High
65.4%
Federal revenue share
James M. Bennett High
17.2%
Mardela Middle & High
17.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
James M. Bennett High
30.3%
Mardela Middle & High
30.3%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Wicomico County
$72,861
Wicomico County
$72,861
Poverty rate
Wicomico County
14%
Wicomico County
14%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Wicomico County
29.1%
Wicomico County
29.1%
Unemployment rate
Wicomico County
3.3%
Wicomico 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.