- South Side High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Jackson Central-Merry Early College High (307 vs. 17).
- South Side High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Jackson Central-Merry Early College High (527 vs. 238).
- South Side High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Jackson Central-Merry Early College High (350 vs. 115).
- Source Data Limit: 9 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
South Side High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Jackson Central-Merry Early College High (307 vs. 17).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
South Side High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Jackson Central-Merry Early College High (210 vs. 46).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
South Side High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Jackson Central-Merry Early College High (527 vs. 238).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
South Side High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Jackson Central-Merry Early College High (136 vs. 16).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
South Side High School reported a higher students per counselor than Jackson Central-Merry Early College High (282.3:1 vs. 239:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at South Side High School
1 metric was reported by South Side High School. Comparable data for Jackson Central-Merry Early College High is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
91%
Reported Only at Jackson Central-Merry Early College High
2 metrics were reported by Jackson Central-Merry Early College High. Comparable data for South Side High School is missing or suppressed.
AP courses offered
1
AP enrollment
2
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
South Side High School
$11,115.06
Jackson Central-Merry Early College High
$11,115.06
Local revenue share
South Side High School
35.6%
Jackson Central-Merry Early College High
35.6%
State revenue share
South Side High School
39.1%
Jackson Central-Merry Early College High
39.1%
Federal revenue share
South Side High School
25.3%
Jackson Central-Merry Early College High
25.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
South Side High School
35.2%
Jackson Central-Merry Early College High
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.