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School Comparison

Laurel HS
vs.
Wilmington Area HS

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

Laurel HS
Wilmington Area HS
  • Wilmington Area HS reported a higher ap enrollment than Laurel HS (105 vs. 20).
  • Laurel HS reported a higher dual enrollment than Wilmington Area HS (83 vs. 7).
  • Wilmington Area HS reported a higher sat/act participation than Laurel HS (52 vs. 22).
  • Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Laurel HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Wilmington Area HS (66 vs. 62).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Laurel HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Wilmington Area HS (97 vs. 96).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Wilmington Area HS reported a higher ap enrollment than Laurel HS (105 vs. 20).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Laurel HS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Wilmington Area HS (6 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Wilmington Area HS reported a higher students per counselor than Laurel HS (344:1 vs. 335:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

14 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
Laurel HS
$17,983.76
Wilmington Area HS
$19,591.05
Local revenue share
Laurel HS
33.6%
Wilmington Area HS
40.5%
State revenue share
Laurel HS
60.5%
Wilmington Area HS
46.9%
Federal revenue share
Laurel HS
6%
Wilmington Area HS
12.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Laurel HS
17.1%
Wilmington Area HS
19%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Lawrence County
$60,779
Lawrence County
$60,779
Poverty rate
Lawrence County
11.6%
Lawrence County
11.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lawrence County
22.8%
Lawrence County
22.8%
Unemployment rate
Lawrence County
4.3%
Lawrence County
4.3%
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.