Byhalia Middle School vs Fifth Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 170 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byhalia Middle School
Byhalia · Public middle · Grades 5–8
438 students
Fifth Street School
West Point · Public middle · Grades 5–7
440 students
| Measure | Byhalia Middle School Byhalia, Mississippi | Fifth Street School West Point, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 181 | #80 of 181 |
| National rank | #12890 of 15,369 | #9888 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 438 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 46% |
| city | Byhalia | West Point |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fifth Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 24.8).
- •Fifth Street School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •Fifth Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 99.3%).
- •Fifth Street School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 16.2).
- •Fifth Street School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 438.
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 Byhalia Middle School better than Fifth Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Fifth Street School ranks higher (39.7 vs 24.8 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 Byhalia Middle School and Fifth Street School?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Byhalia and West Point in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Byhalia Middle School: 438. Fifth Street School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Byhalia Middle School and Fifth Street School rank in Mississippi?
Byhalia Middle School is 123rd of 181 and Fifth Street School is 80th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).