- BLACKBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL (243 vs. 176).
- BLACKBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL (55 vs. 0).
- BLACKBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL (200.3:1 vs. 172:1).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
BLACKBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL (243 vs. 176).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
BLACKBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL (16 vs. 9).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
BLACKBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL (55 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
BLACKBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL (200.3:1 vs. 172:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
10 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
BLACKBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL
$13,713.31
POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL
$13,713.31
Local revenue share
BLACKBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL
31.5%
POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL
31.5%
State revenue share
BLACKBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL
38.9%
POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL
38.9%
Federal revenue share
BLACKBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL
29.6%
POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL
29.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
BLACKBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL
33.1%
POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL
33.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Hinds County
$49,966
Hinds County
$49,966
Poverty rate
Hinds County
21.6%
Hinds County
21.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Hinds County
31.1%
Hinds County
31.1%
Unemployment rate
Hinds County
3.2%
Hinds County
3.2%
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.