- DUNCAN MS reported a higher chronically absent students than VELMA-ALMA MS (143 vs. 22).
- DUNCAN MS reported a higher in-school suspensions than VELMA-ALMA MS (116 vs. 0).
- VELMA-ALMA MS reported a higher students per counselor than DUNCAN MS (351.5:1 vs. 256.3:1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
DUNCAN MS reported a higher chronically absent students than VELMA-ALMA MS (143 vs. 22).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
DUNCAN MS reported a higher gifted & talented than VELMA-ALMA MS (75 vs. 16).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
DUNCAN MS reported a higher in-school suspensions than VELMA-ALMA MS (116 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
VELMA-ALMA MS reported a higher students per counselor than DUNCAN MS (351.5:1 vs. 256.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
9 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
DUNCAN MS
$10,866.11
VELMA-ALMA MS
$11,675.27
Local revenue share
DUNCAN MS
30.6%
VELMA-ALMA MS
45.3%
State revenue share
DUNCAN MS
48.9%
VELMA-ALMA MS
39.4%
Federal revenue share
DUNCAN MS
20.5%
VELMA-ALMA MS
15.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
DUNCAN MS
16.3%
VELMA-ALMA MS
28.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Stephens County
$60,236
Stephens County
$60,236
Poverty rate
Stephens County
17.5%
Stephens County
17.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Stephens County
19.5%
Stephens County
19.5%
Unemployment rate
Stephens County
3.7%
Stephens 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.