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School Comparison

Highland Sch
vs.
Overlook Sch

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

Highland Sch
Overlook Sch
  • Highland Sch reported a higher students per counselor than Overlook Sch (2405:1 vs. 1753.3:1).
  • Highland Sch reported a higher violent incidents than Overlook Sch (71 vs. 33).
  • Highland Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than Overlook Sch (59 vs. 49).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Highland Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than Overlook Sch (59 vs. 49).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Highland Sch reported a higher gifted & talented than Overlook Sch (22 vs. 16).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Highland Sch reported a higher violent incidents than Overlook Sch (71 vs. 33).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Highland Sch reported a higher students per counselor than Overlook Sch (2405:1 vs. 1753.3:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

12 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
Highland Sch
$18,939.37
Overlook Sch
$18,939.37
Local revenue share
Highland Sch
73.1%
Overlook Sch
73.1%
State revenue share
Highland Sch
23.4%
Overlook Sch
23.4%
Federal revenue share
Highland Sch
3.5%
Overlook Sch
3.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Highland Sch
20.5%
Overlook Sch
20.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Montgomery County
$111,521
Montgomery County
$111,521
Poverty rate
Montgomery County
6.5%
Montgomery County
6.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Montgomery County
52.3%
Montgomery County
52.3%
Unemployment rate
Montgomery County
3%
Montgomery County
3%
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.