Amory Middle School vs Houston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 49 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amory Middle School
Amory · Public middle · Grades 6–8
348 students
Houston Middle School
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
352 students
| Measure | Amory Middle School Amory, Mississippi | Houston Middle School Houston, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #40 of 181 | #62 of 181 |
| National rank | #6692 of 15,369 | #8404 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 348 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | – |
| Math proficiency | 60% | – |
| city | Amory | Houston |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amory Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 46.5).
- •Amory Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 78.4%).
- •Houston Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.9).
- •Houston Middle School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 348.
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 Amory Middle School better than Houston Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Amory Middle School ranks higher (54.3 vs 46.5 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 Amory Middle School and Houston Middle School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Amory and Houston in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amory Middle School: 348. Houston Middle School: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amory Middle School and Houston Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Amory Middle School is 40th of 181 and Houston Middle School is 62nd of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).