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School Comparison

Lockett Elementary
vs.
Mellichamp Elementary

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

Lockett Elementary
Mellichamp Elementary
  • Mellichamp Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Lockett Elementary (102 vs. 38).
  • Mellichamp Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Lockett Elementary (18 vs. 2).
  • Mellichamp Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Lockett Elementary (11 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Mellichamp Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Lockett Elementary (102 vs. 38).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Lockett Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Mellichamp Elementary (15 vs. 5).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Mellichamp Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Lockett Elementary (18 vs. 2).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Lockett Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Mellichamp Elementary (213:1 vs. 204:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

9 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
Lockett Elementary
$16,570.73
Mellichamp Elementary
$16,570.73
Local revenue share
Lockett Elementary
33%
Mellichamp Elementary
33%
State revenue share
Lockett Elementary
45.1%
Mellichamp Elementary
45.1%
Federal revenue share
Lockett Elementary
21.9%
Mellichamp Elementary
21.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Lockett Elementary
37.9%
Mellichamp Elementary
37.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Orangeburg County
$43,214
Orangeburg County
$43,214
Poverty rate
Orangeburg County
23.9%
Orangeburg County
23.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Orangeburg County
19.4%
Orangeburg County
19.4%
Unemployment rate
Orangeburg County
6%
Orangeburg County
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.