- Jonathan Alder High School reported a higher sat/act participation than West Jefferson High School (215 vs. 63).
- Jonathan Alder High School reported a higher dual enrollment than West Jefferson High School (117 vs. 2).
- Jonathan Alder High School reported a higher graduating cohort than West Jefferson High School (178 vs. 89).
- Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Jonathan Alder High School reported a higher chronically absent students than West Jefferson High School (150 vs. 95).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Jonathan Alder High School reported a higher graduating cohort than West Jefferson High School (178 vs. 89).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Jonathan Alder High School reported a higher sat/act participation than West Jefferson High School (215 vs. 63).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
West Jefferson High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Jonathan Alder High School (6 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
West Jefferson High School reported a higher students per counselor than Jonathan Alder High School (344:1 vs. 339.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 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
West Jefferson High School
$17,182.37
Jonathan Alder High School
$11,999.12
Local revenue share
West Jefferson High School
63.1%
Jonathan Alder High School
60.2%
State revenue share
West Jefferson High School
29.7%
Jonathan Alder High School
31.5%
Federal revenue share
West Jefferson High School
7.3%
Jonathan Alder High School
8.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
West Jefferson High School
23.8%
Jonathan Alder High School
14.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Madison County
$83,229
Madison County
$83,229
Poverty rate
Madison County
9.7%
Madison County
9.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Madison County
22.4%
Madison County
22.4%
Unemployment rate
Madison County
3.7%
Madison 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.