- Purnell Swett High reported a higher chronically absent students than Fairmont High (1,038 vs. 424).
- Purnell Swett High reported a higher graduating cohort than Fairmont High (457 vs. 186).
- Purnell Swett High reported a higher sat/act participation than Fairmont High (312 vs. 162).
- Source Data Limit: 10 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
Purnell Swett High reported a higher chronically absent students than Fairmont High (1,038 vs. 424).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Purnell Swett High reported a higher graduating cohort than Fairmont High (457 vs. 186).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Purnell Swett High reported a higher sat/act participation than Fairmont High (312 vs. 162).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Purnell Swett High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Fairmont High (212 vs. 79).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Purnell Swett High reported a higher students per counselor than Fairmont High (333:1 vs. 270.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
26 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Purnell Swett High
3 metrics were reported by Purnell Swett High. Comparable data for Fairmont High is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
89%
AP courses offered
1
AP enrollment
24
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Purnell Swett High
$12,767.24
Fairmont High
$12,767.24
Local revenue share
Purnell Swett High
9.4%
Fairmont High
9.4%
State revenue share
Purnell Swett High
62.5%
Fairmont High
62.5%
Federal revenue share
Purnell Swett High
28.2%
Fairmont High
28.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Purnell Swett High
45.8%
Fairmont High
45.8%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Robeson County
$40,318
Robeson County
$40,318
Poverty rate
Robeson County
28.8%
Robeson County
28.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Robeson County
14.6%
Robeson County
14.6%
Unemployment rate
Robeson County
5%
Robeson County
5%
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.