Blackburn Middle School vs Lanier Junior/Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackburn Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
317 students
Lanier Junior/Senior High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 7–12
895 students
| Measure | Blackburn Middle School Jackson, Mississippi | Lanier Junior/Senior High School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 181 | #184 of 197 |
| National rank | #13390 of 15,369 | #16164 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 317 | 895 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 895 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 7.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 4% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 7.5% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackburn Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.1 vs 14.3).
- •Blackburn Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 7.5%).
- •Blackburn Middle School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 4%).
- •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 11.0).
- •Lanier Junior/Senior High School is the larger school with 895 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 Blackburn Middle School better than Lanier Junior/Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Blackburn Middle School ranks higher (22.1 vs 14.3 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 Blackburn Middle School and Lanier Junior/Senior High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackburn Middle School: 317. Lanier Junior/Senior High School: 895. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackburn Middle School and Lanier Junior/Senior High School rank in Mississippi?
Blackburn Middle School is 135th of 181 and Lanier Junior/Senior High School is 184th of 197 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).