Callaway High School vs Kirksey Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 479 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Callaway High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–13
994 students
Kirksey Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
389 students
| Measure | Callaway High School Jackson, Mississippi | Kirksey Middle School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 197 | #121 of 181 |
| National rank | #16016 of 16,910 | #12840 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 994 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 994 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 37% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirksey Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 15.2).
- •Kirksey Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Kirksey Middle School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 11%).
- •Kirksey Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.0).
- •Callaway High School is the larger school with 994 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 Callaway High School better than Kirksey Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kirksey Middle School ranks higher (25.1 vs 15.2 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 Callaway High School and Kirksey Middle School?
About 479 m in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Callaway High School: 994. Kirksey Middle School: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Callaway High School and Kirksey Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Callaway High School is 176th of 197 and Kirksey Middle School is 121st of 181 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).