- Bloomsburg Area HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Southern Columbia HS (126 vs. 60).
- Bloomsburg Area HS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Southern Columbia HS (59 vs. 7).
- Bloomsburg Area HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Southern Columbia HS (131 vs. 92).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Bloomsburg Area HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Southern Columbia HS (126 vs. 60).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Bloomsburg Area HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Southern Columbia HS (131 vs. 92).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Southern Columbia HS reported a higher ap enrollment than Bloomsburg Area HS (39 vs. 20).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Bloomsburg Area HS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Southern Columbia HS (59 vs. 7).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Bloomsburg Area HS reported a higher students per counselor than Southern Columbia HS (217.5:1 vs. 189.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
19 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Southern Columbia HS
1 metric was reported by Southern Columbia HS. Comparable data for Bloomsburg Area HS is missing or suppressed.
Dual enrollment
48
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Bloomsburg Area HS
$16,502.61
Southern Columbia HS
$16,797.57
Local revenue share
Bloomsburg Area HS
53.6%
Southern Columbia HS
56.2%
State revenue share
Bloomsburg Area HS
36.7%
Southern Columbia HS
37.1%
Federal revenue share
Bloomsburg Area HS
9.8%
Southern Columbia HS
6.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Bloomsburg Area HS
18.9%
Southern Columbia HS
13%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Columbia County
$61,992
Columbia County
$61,992
Poverty rate
Columbia County
15.7%
Columbia County
15.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Columbia County
24.9%
Columbia County
24.9%
Unemployment rate
Columbia County
4.2%
Columbia County
4.2%
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.