- Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Whale Branch Elementary (370:1 vs. 289:1).
- Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Whale Branch Elementary (70 vs. 22).
- Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Whale Branch Elementary (28 vs. 1).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Whale Branch Elementary (106 vs. 103).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Whale Branch Elementary (3 vs. 2).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Whale Branch Elementary (70 vs. 22).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Whale Branch Elementary (370:1 vs. 289:1).
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
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary
$17,232.19
Whale Branch Elementary
$17,232.19
Local revenue share
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary
59.1%
Whale Branch Elementary
59.1%
State revenue share
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary
29%
Whale Branch Elementary
29%
Federal revenue share
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary
11.9%
Whale Branch Elementary
11.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary
21.1%
Whale Branch Elementary
21.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Beaufort County
$84,819
Beaufort County
$84,819
Poverty rate
Beaufort County
10.5%
Beaufort County
10.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Beaufort County
44.8%
Beaufort County
44.8%
Unemployment rate
Beaufort County
3.8%
Beaufort County
3.8%
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.