How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dean Rusk Middle School | Sequoyah High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Canton, GA | Canton, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 1,543 | 2,021 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 16.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.0% | 14.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dean Rusk Middle School | Sequoyah High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,227 | $13,227 |
| District | Cherokee County | Cherokee County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dean Rusk Middle School | Sequoyah High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65.0% | 65.8% |
| African American | 6.9% | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% | 19.3% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dean Rusk Middle School | Sequoyah High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 22 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 308.6:1 | 404.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.2% | 20.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 195 | 235 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.