- Southmoreland MS reported a higher students per counselor than West Hempfield MS (409:1 vs. 211:1).
- Southmoreland MS reported a higher chronically absent students than West Hempfield MS (113 vs. 78).
- West Hempfield MS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Southmoreland MS (18 vs. 1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Southmoreland MS reported a higher chronically absent students than West Hempfield MS (113 vs. 78).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
West Hempfield MS reported a higher gifted & talented than Southmoreland MS (13 vs. 2).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
West Hempfield MS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Southmoreland MS (18 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Southmoreland MS reported a higher students per counselor than West Hempfield MS (409:1 vs. 211:1).
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
West Hempfield MS
$17,091.43
Southmoreland MS
$15,562.5
Local revenue share
West Hempfield MS
60.6%
Southmoreland MS
39%
State revenue share
West Hempfield MS
34.9%
Southmoreland MS
52%
Federal revenue share
West Hempfield MS
4.6%
Southmoreland MS
9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
West Hempfield MS
18.4%
Southmoreland MS
28.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Westmoreland County
$72,468
Westmoreland County
$72,468
Poverty rate
Westmoreland County
10%
Westmoreland County
10%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Westmoreland County
31.8%
Westmoreland County
31.8%
Unemployment rate
Westmoreland County
3.7%
Westmoreland County
3.7%
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.