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School Comparison

MARION SENIOR HIGH
vs.
NORTHWOOD HIGH

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

MARION SENIOR HIGH
NORTHWOOD HIGH
  • MARION SENIOR HIGH reported a higher dual enrollment than NORTHWOOD HIGH (142 vs. 48).
  • MARION SENIOR HIGH reported a higher chronically absent students than NORTHWOOD HIGH (123 vs. 31).
  • MARION SENIOR HIGH reported a higher graduating cohort than NORTHWOOD HIGH (159 vs. 73).
  • Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

MARION SENIOR HIGH reported a higher chronically absent students than NORTHWOOD HIGH (123 vs. 31).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

MARION SENIOR HIGH reported a higher graduating cohort than NORTHWOOD HIGH (159 vs. 73).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

MARION SENIOR HIGH reported a higher dual enrollment than NORTHWOOD HIGH (142 vs. 48).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

MARION SENIOR HIGH reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than NORTHWOOD HIGH (15 vs. 3).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

MARION SENIOR HIGH reported a higher students per counselor than NORTHWOOD HIGH (321.5:1 vs. 241:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

16 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
MARION SENIOR HIGH
$15,196.43
NORTHWOOD HIGH
$15,196.43
Local revenue share
MARION SENIOR HIGH
23.5%
NORTHWOOD HIGH
23.5%
State revenue share
MARION SENIOR HIGH
62.3%
NORTHWOOD HIGH
62.3%
Federal revenue share
MARION SENIOR HIGH
14.2%
NORTHWOOD HIGH
14.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
MARION SENIOR HIGH
15.6%
NORTHWOOD HIGH
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.