- Lakewood High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Union High (132 vs. 62).
- Lakewood High reported a higher chronically absent students than Union High (207 vs. 184).
- Lakewood High reported a higher gifted & talented than Union High (48 vs. 30).
- Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Lakewood High reported a higher chronically absent students than Union High (207 vs. 184).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Union High reported a higher graduating cohort than Lakewood High (131 vs. 124).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Lakewood High reported a higher gifted & talented than Union High (48 vs. 30).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Lakewood High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Union High (132 vs. 62).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Lakewood High reported a higher students per counselor than Union High (310:1 vs. 292.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
24 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
Lakewood High
$12,238.74
Union High
$12,238.74
Local revenue share
Lakewood High
14.9%
Union High
14.9%
State revenue share
Lakewood High
62.1%
Union High
62.1%
Federal revenue share
Lakewood High
23%
Union High
23%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Lakewood High
30.7%
Union High
30.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Sampson County
$53,159
Sampson County
$53,159
Poverty rate
Sampson County
20.2%
Sampson County
20.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Sampson County
15.8%
Sampson County
15.8%
Unemployment rate
Sampson County
4%
Sampson County
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.