Booker T. Washington International Studies Magnet School vs W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booker T. Washington International Studies Magnet School
Clarksdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
247 students
W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies
Clarksdale · Public middle · Grades 7–8
269 students
| Measure | Booker T. Washington International Studies Magnet School Clarksdale, Mississippi | W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies Clarksdale, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #410 of 427 | #180 of 181 |
| National rank | #49679 of 50,301 | #15211 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 247 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 20% |
| city | Clarksdale | Clarksdale |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (9.1 vs 8.4).
- •W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies does better on math proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Booker T. Washington International Studies Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97% vs 98.8%).
- •Booker T. Washington International Studies Magnet School does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 24.5).
- •W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies is the larger school with 269 students compared with 247.
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 Booker T. Washington International Studies Magnet School better than W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Booker T. Washington International Studies Magnet School and W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Clarksdale and Clarksdale in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booker T. Washington International Studies Magnet School: 247. W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booker T. Washington International Studies Magnet School and W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies rank in Mississippi?
Booker T. Washington International Studies Magnet School is 410th of 427 and W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies is 180th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).