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School Comparison

Performance Learning Center
vs.
Cato Middle College High School

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

Performance Learning Center
Cato Middle College High School
  • Cato Middle College High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Performance Learning Center (160 vs. 5).
  • Cato Middle College High School reported a higher students per counselor than Performance Learning Center (165:1 vs. 73:1).
  • Cato Middle College High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Performance Learning Center (99 vs. 25).
  • Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Cato Middle College High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Performance Learning Center (89 vs. 47).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Cato Middle College High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Performance Learning Center (160 vs. 5).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Performance Learning Center reported a higher in-school suspensions than Cato Middle College High School (7 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Cato Middle College High School reported a higher students per counselor than Performance Learning Center (165:1 vs. 73:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

9 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Performance Learning Center

1 metric was reported by Performance Learning Center. Comparable data for Cato Middle College High School is missing or suppressed.

Chronically absent students
33

Reported Only at Cato Middle College High School

1 metric was reported by Cato Middle College High School. Comparable data for Performance Learning Center is missing or suppressed.

Gifted & talented
31

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Performance Learning Center
$12,198.37
Cato Middle College High School
$12,198.37
Local revenue share
Performance Learning Center
32.6%
Cato Middle College High School
32.6%
State revenue share
Performance Learning Center
49.2%
Cato Middle College High School
49.2%
Federal revenue share
Performance Learning Center
18.2%
Cato Middle College High School
18.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Performance Learning Center
28.1%
Cato Middle College High School
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.