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School Comparison

South Charlotte Middle
vs.
Carmel Middle

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

South Charlotte Middle
Carmel Middle
  • Carmel Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than South Charlotte Middle (357 vs. 145).
  • Carmel Middle reported a higher students per counselor than South Charlotte Middle (386:1 vs. 246.2:1).
  • Carmel Middle reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than South Charlotte Middle (70 vs. 25).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Carmel Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than South Charlotte Middle (357 vs. 145).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

South Charlotte Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Carmel Middle (247 vs. 241).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Carmel Middle reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than South Charlotte Middle (70 vs. 25).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Carmel Middle reported a higher students per counselor than South Charlotte Middle (386:1 vs. 246.2:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

16 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
South Charlotte Middle
$12,198.37
Carmel Middle
$12,198.37
Local revenue share
South Charlotte Middle
32.6%
Carmel Middle
32.6%
State revenue share
South Charlotte Middle
49.2%
Carmel Middle
49.2%
Federal revenue share
South Charlotte Middle
18.2%
Carmel Middle
18.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
South Charlotte Middle
28.1%
Carmel Middle
28.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Mecklenburg County
$83,765
Mecklenburg County
$83,765
Poverty rate
Mecklenburg County
10.4%
Mecklenburg County
10.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Mecklenburg County
48.6%
Mecklenburg County
48.6%
Unemployment rate
Mecklenburg County
3.7%
Mecklenburg County
3.7%
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.