- South Columbus High reported a higher students per counselor than East Columbus Junior-Senior High (681:1 vs. 585:1).
- South Columbus High reported a higher graduating cohort than East Columbus Junior-Senior High (185 vs. 116).
- South Columbus High reported a higher sat/act participation than East Columbus Junior-Senior High (141 vs. 81).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
East Columbus Junior-Senior High reported a higher chronically absent students than South Columbus High (293 vs. 269).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
South Columbus High reported a higher graduating cohort than East Columbus Junior-Senior High (185 vs. 116).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
South Columbus High reported a higher sat/act participation than East Columbus Junior-Senior High (141 vs. 81).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
East Columbus Junior-Senior High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than South Columbus High (96 vs. 54).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
South Columbus High reported a higher students per counselor than East Columbus Junior-Senior High (681:1 vs. 585:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
23 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
East Columbus Junior-Senior High
$14,006.37
South Columbus High
$14,006.37
Local revenue share
East Columbus Junior-Senior High
13.9%
South Columbus High
13.9%
State revenue share
East Columbus Junior-Senior High
57.2%
South Columbus High
57.2%
Federal revenue share
East Columbus Junior-Senior High
29%
South Columbus High
29%
District chronic absenteeism rate
East Columbus Junior-Senior High
38.6%
South Columbus High
38.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Columbus County
$48,184
Columbus County
$48,184
Poverty rate
Columbus County
18.8%
Columbus County
18.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Columbus County
15.1%
Columbus County
15.1%
Unemployment rate
Columbus County
4.4%
Columbus County
4.4%
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.