Bettye Mae Jack Middle School vs Northwest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 87 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School
Morton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
486 students
Northwest Middle School
Meridian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students
| Measure | Bettye Mae Jack Middle School Morton, Mississippi | Northwest Middle School Meridian, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 181 | #148 of 181 |
| National rank | #14663 of 15,369 | #14037 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 486 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 24% |
| city | Morton | Meridian |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.4 vs 14.2).
- •Bettye Mae Jack Middle School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 20%).
- •Bettye Mae Jack Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 100%).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.4).
- •Bettye Mae Jack Middle School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 484.
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 Bettye Mae Jack Middle School better than Northwest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Middle School ranks higher (18.4 vs 14.2 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 Bettye Mae Jack Middle School and Northwest Middle School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Morton and Meridian in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School: 486. Northwest Middle School: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bettye Mae Jack Middle School and Northwest Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School is 166th of 181 and Northwest Middle School is 148th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).