- FERRIS H S reported a higher chronically absent students than PALMER H S (185 vs. 53).
- FERRIS H S reported a higher graduating cohort than PALMER H S (178 vs. 79).
- PALMER H S reported a higher sat/act participation than FERRIS H S (51 vs. 13).
- Source Data Limit: 9 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
FERRIS H S reported a higher chronically absent students than PALMER H S (185 vs. 53).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
FERRIS H S reported a higher graduating cohort than PALMER H S (178 vs. 79).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
PALMER H S reported a higher sat/act participation than FERRIS H S (51 vs. 13).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
PALMER H S reported a higher in-school suspensions than FERRIS H S (36 vs. 23).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
FERRIS H S reported a higher students per counselor than PALMER H S (342.5:1 vs. 341:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
20 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at FERRIS H S
2 metrics were reported by FERRIS H S. Comparable data for PALMER H S is missing or suppressed.
AP courses offered
8
AP enrollment
95
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
FERRIS H S
$11,668.26
PALMER H S
$11,968.56
Local revenue share
FERRIS H S
28.3%
PALMER H S
36.1%
State revenue share
FERRIS H S
58.2%
PALMER H S
56.2%
Federal revenue share
FERRIS H S
13.6%
PALMER H S
7.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
FERRIS H S
16.6%
PALMER H S
10.8%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Ellis County
$95,898
Ellis County
$95,898
Poverty rate
Ellis County
8.1%
Ellis County
8.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Ellis County
28.6%
Ellis County
28.6%
Unemployment rate
Ellis County
3.7%
Ellis County
3.7%
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.