- WAYNE MS reported a higher students per counselor than PURCELL JHS (386.2:1 vs. 291.7:1).
- PURCELL JHS reported a higher chronically absent students than WAYNE MS (53 vs. 4).
- PURCELL JHS reported a higher gifted & talented than WAYNE MS (40 vs. 9).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
PURCELL JHS reported a higher chronically absent students than WAYNE MS (53 vs. 4).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
PURCELL JHS reported a higher gifted & talented than WAYNE MS (40 vs. 9).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
PURCELL JHS reported a higher in-school suspensions than WAYNE MS (12 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
WAYNE MS reported a higher students per counselor than PURCELL JHS (386.2:1 vs. 291.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
7 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
PURCELL JHS
$9,979.35
WAYNE MS
$12,425.39
Local revenue share
PURCELL JHS
34%
WAYNE MS
29.3%
State revenue share
PURCELL JHS
52.7%
WAYNE MS
48.3%
Federal revenue share
PURCELL JHS
13.3%
WAYNE MS
22.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
PURCELL JHS
14.2%
WAYNE MS
4.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
McClain County
$84,778
McClain County
$84,778
Poverty rate
McClain County
7.8%
McClain County
7.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
McClain County
28%
McClain County
28%
Unemployment rate
McClain County
2.8%
McClain County
2.8%
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.