- Southern Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Northern Middle (486:1 vs. 416:1).
- Northern Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Southern Middle (190 vs. 161).
- Southern Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Northern Middle (68 vs. 42).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Northern Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Southern Middle (190 vs. 161).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Southern Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Northern Middle (68 vs. 42).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Southern Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Northern Middle (57 vs. 46).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Southern Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Northern Middle (486:1 vs. 416:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 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
Northern Middle
$13,681.76
Southern Middle
$13,681.76
Local revenue share
Northern Middle
24.5%
Southern Middle
24.5%
State revenue share
Northern Middle
57.1%
Southern Middle
57.1%
Federal revenue share
Northern Middle
18.4%
Southern Middle
18.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Northern Middle
28%
Southern Middle
28%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Person County
$64,927
Person County
$64,927
Poverty rate
Person County
18.5%
Person County
18.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Person County
19.8%
Person County
19.8%
Unemployment rate
Person County
3.4%
Person County
3.4%
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.