- Brownsville Area MS reported a higher students per counselor than Laurel Highlands MS (397:1 vs. 275.6:1).
- Laurel Highlands MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Brownsville Area MS (181 vs. 123).
- Laurel Highlands MS reported a higher gifted & talented than Brownsville Area MS (27 vs. 5).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Laurel Highlands MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Brownsville Area MS (181 vs. 123).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Laurel Highlands MS reported a higher gifted & talented than Brownsville Area MS (27 vs. 5).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Laurel Highlands MS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Brownsville Area MS (21 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Brownsville Area MS reported a higher students per counselor than Laurel Highlands MS (397:1 vs. 275.6:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
11 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
Brownsville Area MS
$17,250.34
Laurel Highlands MS
$18,705.41
Local revenue share
Brownsville Area MS
21.9%
Laurel Highlands MS
41%
State revenue share
Brownsville Area MS
64.4%
Laurel Highlands MS
47.7%
Federal revenue share
Brownsville Area MS
13.7%
Laurel Highlands MS
11.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Brownsville Area MS
37.8%
Laurel Highlands MS
29.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Fayette County
$56,093
Fayette County
$56,093
Poverty rate
Fayette County
17.5%
Fayette County
17.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Fayette County
18.9%
Fayette County
18.9%
Unemployment rate
Fayette County
4.7%
Fayette County
4.7%
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.