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School Comparison

Paul Knox Middle
vs.
M. B. Kennedy Middle

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

Paul Knox Middle
M. B. Kennedy Middle
  • Paul Knox Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than M. B. Kennedy Middle (179 vs. 130).
  • Paul Knox Middle reported a higher students per counselor than M. B. Kennedy Middle (358.5:1 vs. 311.5:1).
  • M. B. Kennedy Middle reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Paul Knox Middle (89 vs. 61).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

M. B. Kennedy Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Paul Knox Middle (184 vs. 175).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Paul Knox Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than M. B. Kennedy Middle (179 vs. 130).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

M. B. Kennedy Middle reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Paul Knox Middle (89 vs. 61).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Paul Knox Middle reported a higher students per counselor than M. B. Kennedy Middle (358.5:1 vs. 311.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

15 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
Paul Knox Middle
$11,966.61
M. B. Kennedy Middle
$11,966.61
Local revenue share
Paul Knox Middle
45.4%
M. B. Kennedy Middle
45.4%
State revenue share
Paul Knox Middle
42.4%
M. B. Kennedy Middle
42.4%
Federal revenue share
Paul Knox Middle
12.3%
M. B. Kennedy Middle
12.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Paul Knox Middle
30.4%
M. B. Kennedy Middle
30.4%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Aiken County
$67,940
Aiken County
$67,940
Poverty rate
Aiken County
13.9%
Aiken County
13.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Aiken County
31.1%
Aiken County
31.1%
Unemployment rate
Aiken County
4.2%
Aiken 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.