- Ranger Elementary/Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle (86 vs. 29).
- Ranger Elementary/Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle (239:1 vs. 226:1).
- Ranger Elementary/Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle (15 vs. 12).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Ranger Elementary/Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle (86 vs. 29).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Ranger Elementary/Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle (15 vs. 12).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Ranger Elementary/Middle reported a higher in-school suspensions than Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle (1 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ranger Elementary/Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle (239:1 vs. 226:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
7 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
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle
$14,303.24
Ranger Elementary/Middle
$14,303.24
Local revenue share
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle
19%
Ranger Elementary/Middle
19%
State revenue share
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle
58.9%
Ranger Elementary/Middle
58.9%
Federal revenue share
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle
22.1%
Ranger Elementary/Middle
22.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle
38.7%
Ranger Elementary/Middle
38.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Cherokee County
$51,496
Cherokee County
$51,496
Poverty rate
Cherokee County
14.6%
Cherokee County
14.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cherokee County
24.2%
Cherokee County
24.2%
Unemployment rate
Cherokee County
3.8%
Cherokee County
3.8%
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.