Armstrong Junior High School vs Starkville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.2 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
Starkville High School
Starkville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,376 students
| Measure | Armstrong Junior High School Starkville, Mississippi | Starkville High School Starkville, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 181 | #120 of 197 |
| National rank | #9760 of 15,369 | #13128 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 358 | 1,376 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 1,376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 64.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 23% |
| city | Starkville | Starkville |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Armstrong Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 31.0).
- •Armstrong Junior High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 23%).
- •Armstrong Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 30%).
- •Starkville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 66.8%).
- •Armstrong Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.9).
- •Starkville High School is the larger school with 1,376 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 Starkville High School?
On the Success Index (US), Armstrong Junior High School ranks higher (40.2 vs 31.0 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 Starkville High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Starkville and Starkville in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Armstrong Junior High School: 358. Starkville High School: 1,376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Armstrong Junior High School and Starkville High School rank in Mississippi?
Armstrong Junior High School is 79th of 181 and Starkville High School is 120th of 197 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).