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School Comparison

DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL
vs.
SISSONVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL
SISSONVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • SISSONVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL (553:1 vs. 323:1).
  • DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher violent incidents than SISSONVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL (118 vs. 57).
  • SISSONVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL (126 vs. 91).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

SISSONVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL (126 vs. 91).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than SISSONVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL (9 vs. 7).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher violent incidents than SISSONVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL (118 vs. 57).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

SISSONVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL (553:1 vs. 323:1).

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
DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL
$14,241.74
SISSONVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
$14,241.74
Local revenue share
DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL
33.1%
SISSONVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
33.1%
State revenue share
DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL
44.8%
SISSONVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
44.8%
Federal revenue share
DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL
22.2%
SISSONVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
22.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL
29.8%
SISSONVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
29.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Kanawha County
$58,887
Kanawha County
$58,887
Poverty rate
Kanawha County
16.1%
Kanawha County
16.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Kanawha County
29.3%
Kanawha County
29.3%
Unemployment rate
Kanawha County
3.8%
Kanawha 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.