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School Comparison

Jackson Central-Merry Early College High
vs.
Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

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

Jackson Central-Merry Early College High
Jackson Academic STEAM Academy
  • Jackson Academic STEAM Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Jackson Central-Merry Early College High (324:1 vs. 239:1).
  • Jackson Academic STEAM Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Jackson Central-Merry Early College High (101 vs. 17).
  • Jackson Central-Merry Early College High reported a higher sat/act participation than Jackson Academic STEAM Academy (115 vs. 59).
  • Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Jackson Academic STEAM Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Jackson Central-Merry Early College High (101 vs. 17).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Jackson Central-Merry Early College High reported a higher sat/act participation than Jackson Academic STEAM Academy (115 vs. 59).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Jackson Central-Merry Early College High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Jackson Academic STEAM Academy (16 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Jackson Academic STEAM Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Jackson Central-Merry Early College High (324:1 vs. 239:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

6 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Jackson Central-Merry Early College High

1 metric was reported by Jackson Central-Merry Early College High. Comparable data for Jackson Academic STEAM Academy is missing or suppressed.

Graduating cohort
46

Reported Only at Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

1 metric was reported by Jackson Academic STEAM Academy. Comparable data for Jackson Central-Merry Early College High is missing or suppressed.

Gifted & talented
14

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Jackson Central-Merry Early College High
$11,115.06
Jackson Academic STEAM Academy
$11,115.06
Local revenue share
Jackson Central-Merry Early College High
35.6%
Jackson Academic STEAM Academy
35.6%
State revenue share
Jackson Central-Merry Early College High
39.1%
Jackson Academic STEAM Academy
39.1%
Federal revenue share
Jackson Central-Merry Early College High
25.3%
Jackson Academic STEAM Academy
25.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Jackson Central-Merry Early College High
35.2%
Jackson Academic STEAM Academy
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.