- Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Sterling School (212 vs. 50).
- Sterling School reported a higher gifted & talented than Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle (445 vs. 332).
- Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle reported a higher in-school suspensions than Sterling School (131 vs. 27).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Sterling School (212 vs. 50).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Sterling School reported a higher gifted & talented than Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle (445 vs. 332).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle reported a higher in-school suspensions than Sterling School (131 vs. 27).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Sterling School (221.6:1 vs. 208.9:1).
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
Sterling School
$12,375.36
Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle
$12,375.36
Local revenue share
Sterling School
41.1%
Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle
41.1%
State revenue share
Sterling School
46.3%
Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle
46.3%
Federal revenue share
Sterling School
12.6%
Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle
12.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Sterling School
25.4%
Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle
25.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Greenville County
$74,624
Greenville County
$74,624
Poverty rate
Greenville County
11%
Greenville County
11%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Greenville County
40%
Greenville County
40%
Unemployment rate
Greenville County
3.7%
Greenville 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.