- Down East Middle School and Smyrna Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Harkers Island Elementary School (67 vs. 34).
- Down East Middle School and Smyrna Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Harkers Island Elementary School (17 vs. 1).
- Down East Middle School and Smyrna Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Harkers Island Elementary School (243:1 vs. 228:1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Down East Middle School and Smyrna Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Harkers Island Elementary School (67 vs. 34).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Down East Middle School and Smyrna Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Harkers Island Elementary School (17 vs. 1).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Down East Middle School and Smyrna Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Harkers Island Elementary School (7 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Down East Middle School and Smyrna Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Harkers Island Elementary School (243:1 vs. 228:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
9 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
Harkers Island Elementary School
$12,846.43
Down East Middle School and Smyrna Elementary School
$12,846.43
Local revenue share
Harkers Island Elementary School
30.1%
Down East Middle School and Smyrna Elementary School
30.1%
State revenue share
Harkers Island Elementary School
54.7%
Down East Middle School and Smyrna Elementary School
54.7%
Federal revenue share
Harkers Island Elementary School
15.3%
Down East Middle School and Smyrna Elementary School
15.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Harkers Island Elementary School
24.2%
Down East Middle School and Smyrna Elementary School
24.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Carteret County
$70,235
Carteret County
$70,235
Poverty rate
Carteret County
10%
Carteret County
10%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Carteret County
32.3%
Carteret County
32.3%
Unemployment rate
Carteret County
3.4%
Carteret County
3.4%
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.