- Whale Branch Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Beaufort Middle (60 vs. 9).
- Beaufort Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Whale Branch Middle (209.5:1 vs. 159:1).
- Beaufort Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Whale Branch Middle (59 vs. 11).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Whale Branch Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Beaufort Middle (60 vs. 9).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Beaufort Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Whale Branch Middle (59 vs. 11).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Whale Branch Middle reported a higher in-school suspensions than Beaufort Middle (147 vs. 120).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Beaufort Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Whale Branch Middle (209.5:1 vs. 159:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
11 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
Whale Branch Middle
$17,232.19
Beaufort Middle
$17,232.19
Local revenue share
Whale Branch Middle
59.1%
Beaufort Middle
59.1%
State revenue share
Whale Branch Middle
29%
Beaufort Middle
29%
Federal revenue share
Whale Branch Middle
11.9%
Beaufort Middle
11.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Whale Branch Middle
21.1%
Beaufort Middle
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.