- RUSK J H reported a higher students per counselor than ALTO MIDDLE (239.5:1 vs. 186.5:1).
- RUSK J H reported a higher chronically absent students than ALTO MIDDLE (60 vs. 15).
- RUSK J H reported a higher gifted & talented than ALTO MIDDLE (29 vs. 12).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
RUSK J H reported a higher chronically absent students than ALTO MIDDLE (60 vs. 15).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
RUSK J H reported a higher gifted & talented than ALTO MIDDLE (29 vs. 12).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
RUSK J H reported a higher in-school suspensions than ALTO MIDDLE (34 vs. 18).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
RUSK J H reported a higher students per counselor than ALTO MIDDLE (239.5:1 vs. 186.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
11 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
ALTO MIDDLE
$19,110.07
RUSK J H
$12,789.29
Local revenue share
ALTO MIDDLE
25.7%
RUSK J H
23%
State revenue share
ALTO MIDDLE
50.8%
RUSK J H
56.5%
Federal revenue share
ALTO MIDDLE
23.5%
RUSK J H
20.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
ALTO MIDDLE
16.5%
RUSK J H
15.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Cherokee County
$59,830
Cherokee County
$59,830
Poverty rate
Cherokee County
17.9%
Cherokee County
17.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cherokee County
18.5%
Cherokee County
18.5%
Unemployment rate
Cherokee County
4.4%
Cherokee County
4.4%
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.