Alexander Junior High vs Robert L Merritt Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 209 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Junior High
Brookhaven · Public middle · Grades 7–8
340 students
Robert L Merritt Junior High
Indianola · Public middle · Grades 7–9
341 students
| Measure | Alexander Junior High Brookhaven, Mississippi | Robert L Merritt Junior High Indianola, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 181 | #134 of 181 |
| National rank | #10558 of 15,369 | #13365 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 340 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 36% |
| city | Brookhaven | Indianola |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alexander Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.4 vs 22.3).
- •Alexander Junior High does better on math proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Alexander Junior High does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 17%).
- •Alexander Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 100%).
- •Alexander Junior High does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.6).
- •Robert L Merritt Junior High is the larger school with 341 students compared with 340.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alexander Junior High better than Robert L Merritt Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Alexander Junior High ranks higher (36.4 vs 22.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alexander Junior High and Robert L Merritt Junior High?
About 209 km in a straight line, between Brookhaven and Indianola in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander Junior High: 340. Robert L Merritt Junior High: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander Junior High and Robert L Merritt Junior High rank in Mississippi?
Alexander Junior High is 87th of 181 and Robert L Merritt Junior High is 134th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).