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School Comparison

Halls High School
vs.
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy

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

Halls High School
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy
  • Halls High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy (536 vs. 45).
  • Halls High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy (401 vs. 99).
  • Halls High School reported a higher students per counselor than Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy (316.3:1 vs. 76:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Halls High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy (401 vs. 99).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Halls High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy (284 vs. 186).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Halls High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy (536 vs. 45).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Halls High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy (52 vs. 5).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Halls High School reported a higher students per counselor than Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy (316.3:1 vs. 76:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

21 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Halls High School

4 metrics were reported by Halls High School. Comparable data for Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
96%
AP courses offered
15
AP enrollment
243
Dual enrollment
156

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Halls High School
$11,187.5
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy
$11,187.5
Local revenue share
Halls High School
52%
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy
52%
State revenue share
Halls High School
34.9%
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy
34.9%
Federal revenue share
Halls High School
13%
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy
13%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Halls High School
25%
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy
25%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Knox County
$71,662
Knox County
$71,662
Poverty rate
Knox County
12.3%
Knox County
12.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Knox County
40.2%
Knox County
40.2%
Unemployment rate
Knox County
3%
Knox County
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.