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School Comparison

Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
vs.
Mathews Elementary

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

Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
Mathews Elementary
  • Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Mathews Elementary (561:1 vs. 479:1).
  • Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Mathews Elementary (31 vs. 9).
  • Mathews Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary (130 vs. 121).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Mathews Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary (130 vs. 121).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Mathews Elementary (26 vs. 19).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Mathews Elementary (31 vs. 9).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Mathews Elementary (561:1 vs. 479:1).

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
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
$13,530.2
Mathews Elementary
$13,530.2
Local revenue share
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
28.3%
Mathews Elementary
28.3%
State revenue share
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
50.9%
Mathews Elementary
50.9%
Federal revenue share
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
20.8%
Mathews Elementary
20.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
28.1%
Mathews Elementary
28.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Greenwood County
$50,635
Greenwood County
$50,635
Poverty rate
Greenwood County
17.1%
Greenwood County
17.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Greenwood County
25.6%
Greenwood County
25.6%
Unemployment rate
Greenwood County
5.2%
Greenwood County
5.2%
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.