- South Mountain MS reported a higher students per counselor than Harrison-Morton MS (379:1 vs. 193:1).
- South Mountain MS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Harrison-Morton MS (239 vs. 157).
- South Mountain MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Harrison-Morton MS (354 vs. 320).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
South Mountain MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Harrison-Morton MS (354 vs. 320).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
South Mountain MS reported a higher gifted & talented than Harrison-Morton MS (16 vs. 15).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
South Mountain MS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Harrison-Morton MS (239 vs. 157).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
South Mountain MS reported a higher students per counselor than Harrison-Morton MS (379:1 vs. 193:1).
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
Harrison-Morton MS
$17,939.14
South Mountain MS
$17,939.14
Local revenue share
Harrison-Morton MS
28.2%
South Mountain MS
28.2%
State revenue share
Harrison-Morton MS
57.3%
South Mountain MS
57.3%
Federal revenue share
Harrison-Morton MS
14.5%
South Mountain MS
14.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Harrison-Morton MS
45.1%
South Mountain MS
45.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Lehigh County
$77,493
Lehigh County
$77,493
Poverty rate
Lehigh County
11.9%
Lehigh County
11.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lehigh County
33.4%
Lehigh County
33.4%
Unemployment rate
Lehigh County
3.9%
Lehigh County
3.9%
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.