- Damascus Area Sch reported a higher students per counselor than Preston Sch (291:1 vs. 180:1).
- Damascus Area Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than Preston Sch (29 vs. 8).
- Damascus Area Sch reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Preston Sch (5 vs. 3).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Damascus Area Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than Preston Sch (29 vs. 8).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Damascus Area Sch reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Preston Sch (5 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Damascus Area Sch reported a higher students per counselor than Preston Sch (291:1 vs. 180:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
4 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
Damascus Area Sch
$23,291.1
Preston Sch
$23,291.1
Local revenue share
Damascus Area Sch
58.8%
Preston Sch
58.8%
State revenue share
Damascus Area Sch
31.6%
Preston Sch
31.6%
Federal revenue share
Damascus Area Sch
9.6%
Preston Sch
9.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Damascus Area Sch
16.7%
Preston Sch
16.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Wayne County
$62,182
Wayne County
$62,182
Poverty rate
Wayne County
12.2%
Wayne County
12.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Wayne County
21.6%
Wayne County
21.6%
Unemployment rate
Wayne County
4.2%
Wayne 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.