Byhalia Middle School vs Magnolia Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 292 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
Magnolia Middle School
Meridian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
440 students
| Measure | Byhalia Middle School Byhalia, Mississippi | Magnolia Middle School Meridian, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 181 | #132 of 181 |
| National rank | #12890 of 15,369 | #13214 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 438 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 36% |
| city | Byhalia | Meridian |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Byhalia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 23.1).
- •Byhalia Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •Byhalia Middle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 19%).
- •Byhalia Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 100%).
- •Magnolia Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.2).
- •Magnolia Middle 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 Magnolia Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Byhalia Middle School ranks higher (24.8 vs 23.1 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 Magnolia Middle School?
About 292 km in a straight line, between Byhalia and Meridian in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Byhalia Middle School: 438. Magnolia Middle School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Byhalia Middle School and Magnolia Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Byhalia Middle School is 123rd of 181 and Magnolia Middle School is 132nd of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).