Blackburn Middle School vs Reimagine Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.9 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
Reimagine Prep
Jackson · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
457 students
| Measure | Blackburn Middle School Jackson, Mississippi | Reimagine Prep Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 181 | #144 of 181 |
| National rank | #13390 of 15,369 | #13948 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 317 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 7.4 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 42% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackburn Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.1 vs 19.0).
- •Reimagine Prep does better on math proficiency (42% vs 23%).
- •Reimagine Prep does better on reading proficiency (24% 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 21.8).
- •Reimagine Prep is the larger school with 457 students compared with 317.
- •Blackburn Middle School is a public school while Reimagine Prep is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Reimagine Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Blackburn Middle School ranks higher (22.1 vs 19.0 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 Reimagine Prep?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackburn Middle School: 317. Reimagine Prep: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackburn Middle School and Reimagine Prep rank in Mississippi?
Blackburn Middle School is 135th of 181 and Reimagine Prep is 144th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).