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School Comparison

North Side High School
vs.
Jackson Central Merry High School

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

North Side High School
Jackson Central Merry High School
  • North Side High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Jackson Central Merry High School (426 vs. 0).
  • North Side High School reported a higher students per counselor than Jackson Central Merry High School (312.7:1 vs. 92.3:1).
  • North Side High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Jackson Central Merry High School (366 vs. 279).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

North Side High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Jackson Central Merry High School (366 vs. 279).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

North Side High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Jackson Central Merry High School (426 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

North Side High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Jackson Central Merry High School (92 vs. 57).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

North Side High School reported a higher students per counselor than Jackson Central Merry High School (312.7:1 vs. 92.3:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at North Side High School

3 metrics were reported by North Side High School. Comparable data for Jackson Central Merry High School is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
86%
Graduating cohort
250
Dual enrollment
116

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
North Side High School
$11,115.06
Jackson Central Merry High School
$11,115.06
Local revenue share
North Side High School
35.6%
Jackson Central Merry High School
35.6%
State revenue share
North Side High School
39.1%
Jackson Central Merry High School
39.1%
Federal revenue share
North Side High School
25.3%
Jackson Central Merry High School
25.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
North Side High School
35.2%
Jackson Central Merry High School
35.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Madison County
$58,189
Madison County
$58,189
Poverty rate
Madison County
18.6%
Madison County
18.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Madison County
26%
Madison County
26%
Unemployment rate
Madison County
3.9%
Madison County
3.9%
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.