Armstrong Junior High School vs SOCSD/MSU Partnership Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.5 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
SOCSD/MSU Partnership Middle School
Starkville · Public middle · Grades 6–7
646 students
| Measure | Armstrong Junior High School Starkville, Mississippi | SOCSD/MSU Partnership Middle School Starkville, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 181 | #48 of 181 |
| National rank | #9760 of 15,369 | #7346 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–8 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 358 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | – |
| Math proficiency | 38% | – |
| city | Starkville | Starkville |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •SOCSD/MSU Partnership Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 40.2).
- •SOCSD/MSU Partnership Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 66.8%).
- •Armstrong Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.4).
- •SOCSD/MSU Partnership Middle School is the larger school with 646 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 SOCSD/MSU Partnership Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), SOCSD/MSU Partnership Middle School ranks higher (51.4 vs 40.2 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 SOCSD/MSU Partnership Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Starkville and Starkville in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Armstrong Junior High School: 358. SOCSD/MSU Partnership Middle School: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Armstrong Junior High School and SOCSD/MSU Partnership Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Armstrong Junior High School is 79th of 181 and SOCSD/MSU Partnership Middle School is 48th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).