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School Comparison

FAIRMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL
vs.
LIDGERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

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

FAIRMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL
LIDGERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
  • LIDGERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than FAIRMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL (133.3:1 vs. 122:1).
  • LIDGERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than FAIRMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL (28 vs. 18).
  • LIDGERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher graduating cohort than FAIRMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL (14 vs. 7).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

LIDGERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than FAIRMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL (28 vs. 18).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

LIDGERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher graduating cohort than FAIRMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL (14 vs. 7).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

LIDGERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher sat/act participation than FAIRMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL (17 vs. 11).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

LIDGERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than FAIRMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL (6 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

LIDGERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than FAIRMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL (133.3:1 vs. 122:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

11 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at LIDGERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

1 metric was reported by LIDGERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL. Comparable data for FAIRMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL is missing or suppressed.

Dual enrollment
8

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
FAIRMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL
$20,009.62
LIDGERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
$16,402.17
Local revenue share
FAIRMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL
31.6%
LIDGERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
30.5%
State revenue share
FAIRMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL
59.1%
LIDGERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
63.9%
Federal revenue share
FAIRMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL
9.3%
LIDGERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
5.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
FAIRMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL
22.8%
LIDGERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
24.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Richland County
$72,524
Richland County
$72,524
Poverty rate
Richland County
10.4%
Richland County
10.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Richland County
25%
Richland County
25%
Unemployment rate
Richland County
2.6%
Richland County
2.6%
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.