- SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher graduating cohort than LA MONTE HIGH (328 vs. 16).
- SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher dual enrollment than LA MONTE HIGH (275 vs. 8).
- SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than LA MONTE HIGH (377.5:1 vs. 128.6:1).
- 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 LA MONTE HIGH (262 vs. 14).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher graduating cohort than LA MONTE HIGH (328 vs. 16).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher dual enrollment than LA MONTE HIGH (275 vs. 8).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than LA MONTE HIGH (108 vs. 5).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than LA MONTE HIGH (377.5:1 vs. 128.6:1).
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 LA MONTE 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
LA MONTE HIGH
$13,124.18
SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL
$10,619.99
Local revenue share
LA MONTE HIGH
39.2%
SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL
46.8%
State revenue share
LA MONTE HIGH
38.2%
SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL
40%
Federal revenue share
LA MONTE HIGH
22.6%
SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL
13.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
LA MONTE HIGH
9.9%
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.