- John E. Ewing Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Blacksburg Middle (247.5:1 vs. 184.5:1).
- John E. Ewing Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Blacksburg Middle (122 vs. 63).
- John E. Ewing Middle reported a higher in-school suspensions than Blacksburg Middle (152 vs. 100).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
John E. Ewing Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Blacksburg Middle (170 vs. 131).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
John E. Ewing Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Blacksburg Middle (122 vs. 63).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
John E. Ewing Middle reported a higher in-school suspensions than Blacksburg Middle (152 vs. 100).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
John E. Ewing Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Blacksburg Middle (247.5:1 vs. 184.5:1).
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
Blacksburg Middle
$13,668.01
John E. Ewing Middle
$13,668.01
Local revenue share
Blacksburg Middle
38.6%
John E. Ewing Middle
38.6%
State revenue share
Blacksburg Middle
44.1%
John E. Ewing Middle
44.1%
Federal revenue share
Blacksburg Middle
17.2%
John E. Ewing Middle
17.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Blacksburg Middle
31.5%
John E. Ewing Middle
31.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Cherokee County
$49,047
Cherokee County
$49,047
Poverty rate
Cherokee County
18.5%
Cherokee County
18.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cherokee County
18.4%
Cherokee County
18.4%
Unemployment rate
Cherokee County
5.7%
Cherokee County
5.7%
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.