Armstrong Junior High School vs Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 938 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armstrong Junior High School
Starkville · Public middle · Grades 8–8
358 students
Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School
Starkville · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
1,066 students
| Measure | Armstrong Junior High School Starkville, Mississippi | Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School Starkville, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 181 | #228 of 427 |
| National rank | #9760 of 15,369 | #33974 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–8 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 358 | 1,066 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 1,066 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 39% |
| city | Starkville | Starkville |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Armstrong Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 37.0).
- •Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Armstrong Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 69.2%).
- •Armstrong Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.2).
- •Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School is the larger school with 1,066 students compared with 358.
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 Armstrong Junior High School better than Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Armstrong Junior High School ranks higher (40.2 vs 37.0 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 Armstrong Junior High School and Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School?
About 938 m in a straight line, between Starkville and Starkville in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Armstrong Junior High School: 358. Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School: 1,066. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Armstrong Junior High School and Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Armstrong Junior High School is 79th of 181 and Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School is 228th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).