- Northwest School of the Arts reported a higher students per counselor than Ranson Middle (5210:1 vs. 282:1).
- Ranson Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Northwest School of the Arts (500 vs. 116).
- Northwest School of the Arts reported a higher gifted & talented than Ranson Middle (176 vs. 14).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Ranson Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Northwest School of the Arts (500 vs. 116).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Northwest School of the Arts reported a higher gifted & talented than Ranson Middle (176 vs. 14).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Ranson Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Northwest School of the Arts (139 vs. 17).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Northwest School of the Arts reported a higher students per counselor than Ranson Middle (5210:1 vs. 282:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Northwest School of the Arts
5 metrics were reported by Northwest School of the Arts. Comparable data for Ranson Middle is missing or suppressed.
Graduating cohort
131
AP courses offered
16
AP enrollment
160
Dual enrollment
12
SAT/ACT participation
129
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Northwest School of the Arts
$12,198.37
Ranson Middle
$12,198.37
Local revenue share
Northwest School of the Arts
32.6%
Ranson Middle
32.6%
State revenue share
Northwest School of the Arts
49.2%
Ranson Middle
49.2%
Federal revenue share
Northwest School of the Arts
18.2%
Ranson Middle
18.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Northwest School of the Arts
28.1%
Ranson 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.