Brandon Middle School vs Northwest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandon Middle School
Brandon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,155 students
Northwest Elementary
Flowood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
| Measure | Brandon Middle School Brandon, Mississippi | Northwest Elementary Flowood, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #7 of 181 | #18 of 427 |
| National rank | #3059 of 15,369 | #8275 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,155 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 1,155 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 61% |
| city | Brandon | Flowood |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 71.3).
- •Brandon Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 61%).
- •Northwest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 50%).
- •Northwest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 37.5%).
- •Brandon Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.6).
- •Brandon Middle School is the larger school with 1,155 students compared with 477.
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 Brandon Middle School better than Northwest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Elementary ranks higher (74.5 vs 71.3 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 Brandon Middle School and Northwest Elementary?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Flowood in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandon Middle School: 1,155. Northwest Elementary: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandon Middle School and Northwest Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Brandon Middle School is 7th of 181 and Northwest Elementary is 18th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).