- Jackson Preparatory Early College reported a higher students per counselor than Columbia Central High School (330:1 vs. 217.7:1).
- Jackson Preparatory Early College reported a higher dual enrollment than Columbia Central High School (132 vs. 60).
- Columbia Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Jackson Preparatory Early College (97 vs. 43).
- Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Jackson Preparatory Early College reported a higher chronically absent students than Columbia Central High School (128 vs. 127).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Columbia Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Jackson Preparatory Early College (79 vs. 51).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Jackson Preparatory Early College reported a higher dual enrollment than Columbia Central High School (132 vs. 60).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Columbia Central High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Jackson Preparatory Early College (20 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Jackson Preparatory Early College reported a higher students per counselor than Columbia Central High School (330:1 vs. 217.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
22 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Columbia Central High School
2 metrics were reported by Columbia Central High School. Comparable data for Jackson Preparatory Early College is missing or suppressed.
AP courses offered
4
AP enrollment
47
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Jackson Preparatory Early College
$10,898.95
Columbia Central High School
$13,986.53
Local revenue share
Jackson Preparatory Early College
2.8%
Columbia Central High School
37.8%
State revenue share
Jackson Preparatory Early College
85.7%
Columbia Central High School
51.9%
Federal revenue share
Jackson Preparatory Early College
11.5%
Columbia Central High School
10.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Jackson Preparatory Early College
44.6%
Columbia Central High School
19.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Jackson County
$65,004
Jackson County
$65,004
Poverty rate
Jackson County
12.2%
Jackson County
12.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Jackson County
23%
Jackson County
23%
Unemployment rate
Jackson County
4.8%
Jackson County
4.8%
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.