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School Comparison

Highlands School
vs.
Macon Early College High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Highlands School
Macon Early College High School
  • Macon Early College High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Highlands School (120 vs. 31).
  • Highlands School reported a higher chronically absent students than Macon Early College High School (62 vs. 3).
  • Highlands School reported a higher sat/act participation than Macon Early College High School (34 vs. 19).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Highlands School reported a higher chronically absent students than Macon Early College High School (62 vs. 3).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Macon Early College High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Highlands School (37 vs. 36).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Macon Early College High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Highlands School (120 vs. 31).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Macon Early College High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Highlands School (1 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Highlands School reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Macon Early College High School (1 vs. 0).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

6 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Highlands School

3 metrics were reported by Highlands School. Comparable data for Macon Early College High School is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
3
AP enrollment
11
Students per counselor
370:1

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Highlands School
$13,237.98
Macon Early College High School
$13,237.98
Local revenue share
Highlands School
22%
Macon Early College High School
22%
State revenue share
Highlands School
59%
Macon Early College High School
59%
Federal revenue share
Highlands School
19%
Macon Early College High School
19%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Highlands School
26.7%
Macon Early College High School
26.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Macon County
$53,298
Macon County
$53,298
Poverty rate
Macon County
14.4%
Macon County
14.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Macon County
24.6%
Macon County
24.6%
Unemployment rate
Macon County
3.3%
Macon County
3.3%
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.