- SOUTHSIDE K-8 reported a higher students per counselor than SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL (316:1 vs. 237:1).
- SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than SOUTHSIDE K-8 (20 vs. 3).
- SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher violent incidents than SOUTHSIDE K-8 (17 vs. 3).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
SOUTHSIDE K-8 reported a higher chronically absent students than SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL (193 vs. 180).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than SOUTHSIDE K-8 (3 vs. 1).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than SOUTHSIDE K-8 (20 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
SOUTHSIDE K-8 reported a higher students per counselor than SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL (316:1 vs. 237:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
7 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
SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
$15,682.3
SOUTHSIDE K-8
$15,682.3
Local revenue share
SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
30.1%
SOUTHSIDE K-8
30.1%
State revenue share
SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
54.8%
SOUTHSIDE K-8
54.8%
Federal revenue share
SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
15.1%
SOUTHSIDE K-8
15.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
67.2%
SOUTHSIDE K-8
67.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
McDowell County
$29,980
McDowell County
$29,980
Poverty rate
McDowell County
30.9%
McDowell County
30.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
McDowell County
5.8%
McDowell County
5.8%
Unemployment rate
McDowell County
8%
McDowell County
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.