- Irmo Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than SC Connections Academy (512 vs. 229).
- Irmo Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than SC Connections Academy (312 vs. 85).
- SC Connections Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Irmo Middle (376.2:1 vs. 222.5:1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 6 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Irmo Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than SC Connections Academy (312 vs. 85).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Irmo Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than SC Connections Academy (512 vs. 229).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Irmo Middle reported a higher in-school suspensions than SC Connections Academy (97 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
SC Connections Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Irmo Middle (376.2:1 vs. 222.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at SC Connections Academy
6 metrics were reported by SC Connections Academy. Comparable data for Irmo Middle is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
84%
Graduating cohort
694
AP courses offered
12
AP enrollment
106
Dual enrollment
74
SAT/ACT participation
626
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Irmo Middle
$14,798.72
SC Connections Academy
$20,061.81
Local revenue share
Irmo Middle
42.7%
SC Connections Academy
2.5%
State revenue share
Irmo Middle
49.4%
SC Connections Academy
87.6%
Federal revenue share
Irmo Middle
8%
SC Connections Academy
10%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Irmo Middle
18.5%
SC Connections Academy
9.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Lexington County
$75,014
Lexington County
$75,014
Poverty rate
Lexington County
11.4%
Lexington County
11.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lexington County
33.1%
Lexington County
33.1%
Unemployment rate
Lexington County
3.6%
Lexington County
3.6%
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.