- Arlington Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Appling Middle School (493.5:1 vs. 290:1).
- Arlington Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Appling Middle School (76 vs. 46).
- Arlington Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Appling Middle School (105 vs. 92).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Arlington Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Appling Middle School (105 vs. 92).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Arlington Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Appling Middle School (76 vs. 46).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Appling Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Arlington Middle (98 vs. 88).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Arlington Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Appling Middle School (493.5:1 vs. 290:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
12 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
Arlington Middle
$10,923.8
Appling Middle School
$11,266.26
Local revenue share
Arlington Middle
48.8%
Appling Middle School
46.2%
State revenue share
Arlington Middle
40.6%
Appling Middle School
40.5%
Federal revenue share
Arlington Middle
10.6%
Appling Middle School
13.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Arlington Middle
8.8%
Appling Middle School
15.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Shelby County
$62,337
Shelby County
$62,337
Poverty rate
Shelby County
17.5%
Shelby County
17.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Shelby County
34.2%
Shelby County
34.2%
Unemployment rate
Shelby County
4.5%
Shelby County
4.5%
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.