Belle-Shivers Middle School vs W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 189 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle-Shivers Middle School
Aberdeen · Public middle · Grades 5–8
266 students
W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies
Clarksdale · Public middle · Grades 7–8
269 students
| Measure | Belle-Shivers Middle School Aberdeen, Mississippi | W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies Clarksdale, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 181 | #180 of 181 |
| National rank | #13205 of 15,369 | #15211 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 266 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 20% |
| city | Aberdeen | Clarksdale |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belle-Shivers Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 8.4).
- •Belle-Shivers Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 20%).
- •Belle-Shivers Middle School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97% vs 100%).
- •Belle-Shivers Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 24.5).
- •W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies is the larger school with 269 students compared with 266.
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 Belle-Shivers Middle School better than W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies?
On the Success Index (US), Belle-Shivers Middle School ranks higher (23.1 vs 8.4 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 Belle-Shivers Middle School and W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies?
About 189 km in a straight line, between Aberdeen and Clarksdale in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle-Shivers Middle School: 266. W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle-Shivers Middle School and W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies rank in Mississippi?
Belle-Shivers Middle School is 130th of 181 and W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies is 180th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).