Armstrong Junior High School vs Magnolia Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 340 km 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
Magnolia Middle School
Moss Point · Public middle · Grades 6–8
359 students
| Measure | Armstrong Junior High School Starkville, Mississippi | Magnolia Middle School Moss Point, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 181 | #162 of 181 |
| National rank | #9760 of 15,369 | #14512 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 358 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 22% |
| city | Starkville | Moss Point |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Armstrong Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 15.4).
- •Armstrong Junior High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •Armstrong Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 17%).
- •Armstrong Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 100%).
- •Armstrong Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.8).
- •Magnolia Middle School is the larger school with 359 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 Magnolia Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Armstrong Junior High School ranks higher (40.2 vs 15.4 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 Magnolia Middle School?
About 340 km in a straight line, between Starkville and Moss Point in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Armstrong Junior High School: 358. Magnolia Middle School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Armstrong Junior High School and Magnolia Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Armstrong Junior High School is 79th of 181 and Magnolia Middle School is 162nd of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).