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School Comparison

GOLDEN RULE DESOTO
vs.
DAVID W CARTER H S

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

GOLDEN RULE DESOTO
DAVID W CARTER H S
  • DAVID W CARTER H S reported a higher chronically absent students than GOLDEN RULE DESOTO (581 vs. 57).
  • DAVID W CARTER H S reported a higher sat/act participation than GOLDEN RULE DESOTO (342 vs. 0).
  • DAVID W CARTER H S reported a higher students per counselor than GOLDEN RULE DESOTO (282.3:1 vs. 213.5:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 6 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

DAVID W CARTER H S reported a higher chronically absent students than GOLDEN RULE DESOTO (581 vs. 57).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

DAVID W CARTER H S reported a higher sat/act participation than GOLDEN RULE DESOTO (342 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

DAVID W CARTER H S reported a higher in-school suspensions than GOLDEN RULE DESOTO (21 vs. 11).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

DAVID W CARTER H S reported a higher students per counselor than GOLDEN RULE DESOTO (282.3:1 vs. 213.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

9 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at DAVID W CARTER H S

6 metrics were reported by DAVID W CARTER H S. Comparable data for GOLDEN RULE DESOTO is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
82%
Graduating cohort
239
AP courses offered
8
AP enrollment
130
Dual enrollment
132
Gifted & talented
115

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
GOLDEN RULE DESOTO
$12,906.9
DAVID W CARTER H S
$14,469.76
Local revenue share
GOLDEN RULE DESOTO
5.5%
DAVID W CARTER H S
69.7%
State revenue share
GOLDEN RULE DESOTO
71.6%
DAVID W CARTER H S
6.6%
Federal revenue share
GOLDEN RULE DESOTO
22.9%
DAVID W CARTER H S
23.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
GOLDEN RULE DESOTO
13.6%
DAVID W CARTER H S
27.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Dallas County
$74,149
Dallas County
$74,149
Poverty rate
Dallas County
14%
Dallas County
14%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Dallas County
34.9%
Dallas County
34.9%
Unemployment rate
Dallas County
4.1%
Dallas County
4.1%
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.