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School Comparison

PORTAGEVILLE HIGH
vs.
CENTRAL HIGH

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

PORTAGEVILLE HIGH
CENTRAL HIGH
  • PORTAGEVILLE HIGH reported a higher students per counselor than CENTRAL HIGH (377:1 vs. 195:1).
  • CENTRAL HIGH reported a higher chronically absent students than PORTAGEVILLE HIGH (115 vs. 42).
  • CENTRAL HIGH reported a higher sat/act participation than PORTAGEVILLE HIGH (92 vs. 57).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

CENTRAL HIGH reported a higher chronically absent students than PORTAGEVILLE HIGH (115 vs. 42).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

CENTRAL HIGH reported a higher graduating cohort than PORTAGEVILLE HIGH (82 vs. 59).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

CENTRAL HIGH reported a higher sat/act participation than PORTAGEVILLE HIGH (92 vs. 57).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

CENTRAL HIGH reported a higher in-school suspensions than PORTAGEVILLE HIGH (41 vs. 18).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

PORTAGEVILLE HIGH reported a higher students per counselor than CENTRAL HIGH (377:1 vs. 195:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at PORTAGEVILLE HIGH

1 metric was reported by PORTAGEVILLE HIGH. Comparable data for CENTRAL HIGH is missing or suppressed.

Dual enrollment
36

Reported Only at CENTRAL HIGH

2 metrics were reported by CENTRAL HIGH. Comparable data for PORTAGEVILLE HIGH is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
2
AP enrollment
7

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
PORTAGEVILLE HIGH
$12,751.5
CENTRAL HIGH
$14,603.4
Local revenue share
PORTAGEVILLE HIGH
42.1%
CENTRAL HIGH
53.9%
State revenue share
PORTAGEVILLE HIGH
31.1%
CENTRAL HIGH
12%
Federal revenue share
PORTAGEVILLE HIGH
26.9%
CENTRAL HIGH
34.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
PORTAGEVILLE HIGH
9%
CENTRAL HIGH
21.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
New Madrid County
$49,237
New Madrid County
$49,237
Poverty rate
New Madrid County
18.6%
New Madrid County
18.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
New Madrid County
13.3%
New Madrid County
13.3%
Unemployment rate
New Madrid County
5.5%
New Madrid County
5.5%
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.