- NIXON-SMILEY H S reported a higher graduating cohort than WAELDER SCHOOL (73 vs. 15).
- WAELDER SCHOOL reported a higher sat/act participation than NIXON-SMILEY H S (49 vs. 0).
- WAELDER SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than NIXON-SMILEY H S (91 vs. 54).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
WAELDER SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than NIXON-SMILEY H S (91 vs. 54).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
NIXON-SMILEY H S reported a higher graduating cohort than WAELDER SCHOOL (73 vs. 15).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
WAELDER SCHOOL reported a higher sat/act participation than NIXON-SMILEY H S (49 vs. 0).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
WAELDER SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than NIXON-SMILEY H S (43 vs. 16).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
WAELDER SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than NIXON-SMILEY H S (306:1 vs. 277:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
20 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
NIXON-SMILEY H S
$16,278.47
WAELDER SCHOOL
$15,741.38
Local revenue share
NIXON-SMILEY H S
76.3%
WAELDER SCHOOL
62.5%
State revenue share
NIXON-SMILEY H S
6.6%
WAELDER SCHOOL
30.2%
Federal revenue share
NIXON-SMILEY H S
17.1%
WAELDER SCHOOL
7.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
NIXON-SMILEY H S
24.6%
WAELDER SCHOOL
33.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Gonzales County
$59,355
Gonzales County
$59,355
Poverty rate
Gonzales County
14.5%
Gonzales County
14.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Gonzales County
12.6%
Gonzales County
12.6%
Unemployment rate
Gonzales County
3.8%
Gonzales County
3.8%
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.