Barack Obama Elementary School vs Blackburn Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack Obama Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
242 students
Blackburn Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
317 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi | Blackburn Middle School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 427 | #135 of 181 |
| National rank | #15837 of 50,301 | #13390 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 242 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 7.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 23% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barack Obama Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 22.1).
- •Barack Obama Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 23%).
- •Barack Obama Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 17%).
- •Blackburn Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 100%).
- •Blackburn Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.4 vs 17.3).
- •Blackburn Middle School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 242.
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 Barack Obama Elementary School better than Blackburn Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Barack Obama Elementary School ranks higher (63.4 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 Barack Obama Elementary School and Blackburn Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Elementary School: 242. Blackburn Middle School: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Elementary School and Blackburn Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Barack Obama Elementary School is 54th of 427 and Blackburn Middle School is 135th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).