Boyd Elementary School vs Kirksey Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boyd Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students
Kirksey Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
389 students
| Measure | Boyd Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi | Kirksey Middle School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #408 of 427 | #121 of 181 |
| National rank | #49656 of 50,301 | #12840 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 424 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 37% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirksey Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 9.2).
- •Kirksey Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 9%).
- •Boyd Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 23%).
- •Kirksey Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.3).
- •Boyd Elementary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 389.
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 Boyd Elementary School better than Kirksey Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kirksey Middle School ranks higher (25.1 vs 9.2 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 Boyd Elementary School and Kirksey Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boyd Elementary School: 424. Kirksey Middle School: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boyd Elementary School and Kirksey Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Boyd Elementary School is 408th of 427 and Kirksey Middle School is 121st of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).