- Ben Franklin Sch reported a higher students per counselor than Lafayette MS (474:1 vs. 330:1).
- Ben Franklin Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than Lafayette MS (185 vs. 61).
- Ben Franklin Sch reported a higher in-school suspensions than Lafayette MS (4 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Ben Franklin Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than Lafayette MS (185 vs. 61).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Ben Franklin Sch reported a higher in-school suspensions than Lafayette MS (4 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ben Franklin Sch reported a higher students per counselor than Lafayette MS (474:1 vs. 330:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 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
Ben Franklin Sch
$18,985.69
Lafayette MS
$18,985.69
Local revenue share
Ben Franklin Sch
30.9%
Lafayette MS
30.9%
State revenue share
Ben Franklin Sch
51.4%
Lafayette MS
51.4%
Federal revenue share
Ben Franklin Sch
17.7%
Lafayette MS
17.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Ben Franklin Sch
39.1%
Lafayette MS
39.1%
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.