Bay Springs Middle School vs Perry Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 89 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay Springs Middle School
Bay Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
181 students
Perry Central Middle School
New Augusta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
178 students
| Measure | Bay Springs Middle School Bay Springs, Mississippi | Perry Central Middle School New Augusta, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #118 of 181 | #99 of 181 |
| National rank | #12724 of 15,369 | #11581 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 181 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 181 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Bay Springs | New Augusta |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perry Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 25.7).
- •Perry Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Perry Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 96.7%).
- •Perry Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.9).
- •Bay Springs Middle School is the larger school with 181 students compared with 178.
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 Bay Springs Middle School better than Perry Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Perry Central Middle School ranks higher (31.7 vs 25.7 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 Bay Springs Middle School and Perry Central Middle School?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Bay Springs and New Augusta in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay Springs Middle School: 181. Perry Central Middle School: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay Springs Middle School and Perry Central Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Bay Springs Middle School is 118th of 181 and Perry Central Middle School is 99th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).