Bailey APAC Middle School vs Blackburn Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bailey APAC Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
318 students
Blackburn Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
317 students
| Measure | Bailey APAC Middle School Jackson, Mississippi | Blackburn Middle School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 181 | #135 of 181 |
| National rank | #3424 of 15,369 | #13390 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 318 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 7.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 23% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bailey APAC Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 22.1).
- •Bailey APAC Middle School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 23%).
- •Bailey APAC Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 17%).
- •Bailey APAC Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.7%).
- •Blackburn Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.4 vs 11.8).
- •Bailey APAC Middle School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 317.
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 Bailey APAC Middle School better than Blackburn Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bailey APAC Middle School ranks higher (69.6 vs 22.1 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 Bailey APAC Middle School and Blackburn Middle School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bailey APAC Middle School: 318. Blackburn Middle School: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bailey APAC Middle School and Blackburn Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Bailey APAC Middle School is 11th of 181 and Blackburn Middle School is 135th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).