- MARION MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than NORTHWOOD MIDDLE (300:1 vs. 163:1).
- MARION MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than NORTHWOOD MIDDLE (50 vs. 23).
- MARION MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than NORTHWOOD MIDDLE (34 vs. 19).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
MARION MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than NORTHWOOD MIDDLE (50 vs. 23).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
MARION MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than NORTHWOOD MIDDLE (34 vs. 19).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
MARION MIDDLE reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than NORTHWOOD MIDDLE (9 vs. 4).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
MARION MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than NORTHWOOD MIDDLE (300:1 vs. 163:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
6 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
NORTHWOOD MIDDLE
$15,196.43
MARION MIDDLE
$15,196.43
Local revenue share
NORTHWOOD MIDDLE
23.5%
MARION MIDDLE
23.5%
State revenue share
NORTHWOOD MIDDLE
62.3%
MARION MIDDLE
62.3%
Federal revenue share
NORTHWOOD MIDDLE
14.2%
MARION MIDDLE
14.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
NORTHWOOD MIDDLE
15.6%
MARION MIDDLE
15.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Smyth County
$46,859
Smyth County
$46,859
Poverty rate
Smyth County
16.5%
Smyth County
16.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Smyth County
18.1%
Smyth County
18.1%
Unemployment rate
Smyth County
3.7%
Smyth 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.