Camden Elementary vs Shirley D. Simmons 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.
Camden Elementary
Camden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
99 students
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
124 students
| Measure | Camden Elementary Camden, Mississippi | Shirley D. Simmons Middle School Canton, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #214 of 427 | #58 of 181 |
| National rank | #32382 of 50,301 | #8156 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 99 | 124 |
| Enrollment | 99 | 124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 6.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 52% |
| city | Camden | Canton |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shirley D. Simmons Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 39.3).
- •Camden Elementary does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 52%).
- •Shirley D. Simmons Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34.5%).
- •Camden Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 94.4%).
- •Shirley D. Simmons Middle School does better on students per teacher (6.5 vs 7.1).
- •Shirley D. Simmons Middle School is the larger school with 124 students compared with 99.
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 Camden Elementary better than Shirley D. Simmons Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Shirley D. Simmons Middle School ranks higher (47.7 vs 39.3 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 Camden Elementary and Shirley D. Simmons Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Camden and Canton in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Camden Elementary: 99. Shirley D. Simmons Middle School: 124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Camden Elementary and Shirley D. Simmons Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Camden Elementary is 214th of 427 and Shirley D. Simmons Middle School is 58th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).