- Jackson Day School reported a higher students per counselor than West Mecklenburg High School (721:1 vs. 241:1).
- West Mecklenburg High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Jackson Day School (306 vs. 18).
- West Mecklenburg High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Jackson Day School (203 vs. 26).
- 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
Jackson Day School reported a higher chronically absent students than West Mecklenburg High School (89 vs. 58).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
West Mecklenburg High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Jackson Day School (306 vs. 18).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
West Mecklenburg High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Jackson Day School (203 vs. 26).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
West Mecklenburg High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Jackson Day School (132 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Jackson Day School reported a higher students per counselor than West Mecklenburg High School (721:1 vs. 241:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
22 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at West Mecklenburg High School
4 metrics were reported by West Mecklenburg High School. Comparable data for Jackson Day School is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
67%
AP courses offered
9
AP enrollment
113
Gifted & talented
21
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Jackson Day School
$13,117.5
West Mecklenburg High School
$12,198.37
Local revenue share
Jackson Day School
32.9%
West Mecklenburg High School
32.6%
State revenue share
Jackson Day School
63.3%
West Mecklenburg High School
49.2%
Federal revenue share
Jackson Day School
3.8%
West Mecklenburg High School
18.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Jackson Day School
10.9%
West Mecklenburg High School
28.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Mecklenburg County
$83,765
Mecklenburg County
$83,765
Poverty rate
Mecklenburg County
10.4%
Mecklenburg County
10.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Mecklenburg County
48.6%
Mecklenburg County
48.6%
Unemployment rate
Mecklenburg County
3.7%
Mecklenburg 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.