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School Comparison

Marjorie Williams Academy
vs.
Avery County High School

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

Marjorie Williams Academy
Avery County High School
  • Avery County High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Marjorie Williams Academy (146 vs. 6).
  • Avery County High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Marjorie Williams Academy (120 vs. 9).
  • Avery County High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Marjorie Williams Academy (122 vs. 28).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Avery County High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Marjorie Williams Academy (122 vs. 28).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Avery County High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Marjorie Williams Academy (146 vs. 6).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Avery County High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Marjorie Williams Academy (120 vs. 9).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Avery County High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Marjorie Williams Academy (77 vs. 4).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Avery County High School reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Marjorie Williams Academy (2.77 vs. 0).

Subgroup Analysis

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

13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Avery County High School

5 metrics were reported by Avery County High School. Comparable data for Marjorie Williams Academy is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
11
AP enrollment
86
Dual enrollment
104
Gifted & talented
99
Students per counselor
209:1

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Marjorie Williams Academy
$34,862.5
Avery County High School
$15,513.13
Local revenue share
Marjorie Williams Academy
10.6%
Avery County High School
21.8%
State revenue share
Marjorie Williams Academy
25.5%
Avery County High School
58.2%
Federal revenue share
Marjorie Williams Academy
63.9%
Avery County High School
20%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Marjorie Williams Academy
35%
Avery County High School
22.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Avery County
$57,657
Avery County
$57,657
Poverty rate
Avery County
11%
Avery County
11%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Avery County
21.9%
Avery County
21.9%
Unemployment rate
Avery County
4.3%
Avery County
4.3%
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.