- Sherwood Githens Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than James E Shepard Magnet Middle School (319 vs. 72).
- Sherwood Githens Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than James E Shepard Magnet Middle School (169 vs. 30).
- Sherwood Githens Middle reported a higher students per counselor than James E Shepard Magnet Middle School (275.3:1 vs. 204.5:1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Sherwood Githens Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than James E Shepard Magnet Middle School (319 vs. 72).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Sherwood Githens Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than James E Shepard Magnet Middle School (169 vs. 30).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Sherwood Githens Middle reported a higher violent incidents than James E Shepard Magnet Middle School (77 vs. 43).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Sherwood Githens Middle reported a higher students per counselor than James E Shepard Magnet Middle School (275.3:1 vs. 204.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 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
James E Shepard Magnet Middle School
$15,239.22
Sherwood Githens Middle
$15,239.22
Local revenue share
James E Shepard Magnet Middle School
37.2%
Sherwood Githens Middle
37.2%
State revenue share
James E Shepard Magnet Middle School
45.8%
Sherwood Githens Middle
45.8%
Federal revenue share
James E Shepard Magnet Middle School
17%
Sherwood Githens Middle
17%
District chronic absenteeism rate
James E Shepard Magnet Middle School
40.7%
Sherwood Githens Middle
40.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Durham County
$79,501
Durham County
$79,501
Poverty rate
Durham County
12%
Durham County
12%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Durham County
53.5%
Durham County
53.5%
Unemployment rate
Durham County
3.2%
Durham County
3.2%
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.