- Dent Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than E. L. Wright Middle (204 vs. 93).
- E. L. Wright Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Dent Middle (368.3:1 vs. 280:1).
- E. L. Wright Middle reported a higher in-school suspensions than Dent Middle (224 vs. 143).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
E. L. Wright Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Dent Middle (281 vs. 265).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Dent Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than E. L. Wright Middle (204 vs. 93).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
E. L. Wright Middle reported a higher in-school suspensions than Dent Middle (224 vs. 143).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
E. L. Wright Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Dent Middle (368.3:1 vs. 280:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
17 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
E. L. Wright Middle
$14,024.06
Dent Middle
$14,024.06
Local revenue share
E. L. Wright Middle
43.2%
Dent Middle
43.2%
State revenue share
E. L. Wright Middle
47%
Dent Middle
47%
Federal revenue share
E. L. Wright Middle
9.8%
Dent Middle
9.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
E. L. Wright Middle
23.5%
Dent Middle
23.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Richland County
$61,699
Richland County
$61,699
Poverty rate
Richland County
16.9%
Richland County
16.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Richland County
41.1%
Richland County
41.1%
Unemployment rate
Richland County
4.3%
Richland County
4.3%
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.