How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Norton Middle School | Wedgewood Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbus, OH | Columbus, OH |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 583 | 476 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 13.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 70.2% | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Norton Middle School | Wedgewood Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,393 | $22,307 |
| District | South Western City Schools | Columbus City Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Norton Middle School | Wedgewood Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35.2% | 26.7% |
| African American | 18.7% | 26.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.6% | 36.3% |
| Asian | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 8.6% | 5.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Norton Middle School | Wedgewood Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 613:1 | 498:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 48.5% | 64.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 79 | 147 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.