- R. P. Dawkins Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Fairforest Middle (274 vs. 180).
- R. P. Dawkins Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Fairforest Middle (444.5:1 vs. 350.7:1).
- Fairforest Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than R. P. Dawkins Middle (302 vs. 209).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Fairforest Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than R. P. Dawkins Middle (302 vs. 209).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
R. P. Dawkins Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Fairforest Middle (274 vs. 180).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
R. P. Dawkins Middle reported a higher in-school suspensions than Fairforest Middle (204 vs. 174).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
R. P. Dawkins Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Fairforest Middle (444.5:1 vs. 350.7:1).
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
Fairforest Middle
$14,109.44
R. P. Dawkins Middle
$14,109.44
Local revenue share
Fairforest Middle
38.1%
R. P. Dawkins Middle
38.1%
State revenue share
Fairforest Middle
46.5%
R. P. Dawkins Middle
46.5%
Federal revenue share
Fairforest Middle
15.4%
R. P. Dawkins Middle
15.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Fairforest Middle
29.2%
R. P. Dawkins Middle
29.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Spartanburg County
$64,195
Spartanburg County
$64,195
Poverty rate
Spartanburg County
14.5%
Spartanburg County
14.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Spartanburg County
25.7%
Spartanburg County
25.7%
Unemployment rate
Spartanburg County
4.2%
Spartanburg County
4.2%
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.