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School Comparison

NORTHWEST HIGH
vs.
SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL

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

NORTHWEST HIGH
SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL
  • SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher graduating cohort than NORTHWEST HIGH (328 vs. 19).
  • SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher dual enrollment than NORTHWEST HIGH (275 vs. 1).
  • SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than NORTHWEST HIGH (262 vs. 46).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than NORTHWEST HIGH (262 vs. 46).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher graduating cohort than NORTHWEST HIGH (328 vs. 19).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher dual enrollment than NORTHWEST HIGH (275 vs. 1).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than NORTHWEST HIGH (108 vs. 8).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than NORTHWEST HIGH (377.5:1 vs. 318:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL

4 metrics were reported by SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL. Comparable data for NORTHWEST HIGH is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
89%
AP courses offered
16
AP enrollment
114
Gifted & talented
51

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
NORTHWEST HIGH
$13,921.14
SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL
$10,619.99
Local revenue share
NORTHWEST HIGH
52.5%
SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL
46.8%
State revenue share
NORTHWEST HIGH
34.6%
SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL
40%
Federal revenue share
NORTHWEST HIGH
12.9%
SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL
13.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
NORTHWEST HIGH
19.6%
SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL
17.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Pettis County
$60,232
Pettis County
$60,232
Poverty rate
Pettis County
13.4%
Pettis County
13.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Pettis County
18.6%
Pettis County
18.6%
Unemployment rate
Pettis County
3.7%
Pettis County
3.7%
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.