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School Comparison

Alston Middle
vs.
Charles B. DuBose Middle

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

Alston Middle
Charles B. DuBose Middle
  • Charles B. DuBose Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Alston Middle (319 vs. 205).
  • Charles B. DuBose Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Alston Middle (355 vs. 310).
  • Alston Middle reported a higher in-school suspensions than Charles B. DuBose Middle (233 vs. 202).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Charles B. DuBose Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Alston Middle (355 vs. 310).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Charles B. DuBose Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Alston Middle (319 vs. 205).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Alston Middle reported a higher in-school suspensions than Charles B. DuBose Middle (233 vs. 202).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Alston Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Charles B. DuBose Middle (263.7:1 vs. 259.8:1).

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
Alston Middle
$11,212.24
Charles B. DuBose Middle
$11,212.24
Local revenue share
Alston Middle
35.6%
Charles B. DuBose Middle
35.6%
State revenue share
Alston Middle
53.3%
Charles B. DuBose Middle
53.3%
Federal revenue share
Alston Middle
11%
Charles B. DuBose Middle
11%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Alston Middle
29.1%
Charles B. DuBose Middle
29.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Dorchester County
$76,896
Dorchester County
$76,896
Poverty rate
Dorchester County
11.5%
Dorchester County
11.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Dorchester County
30%
Dorchester County
30%
Unemployment rate
Dorchester County
3.7%
Dorchester County
3.7%
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.