Cleveland Central Middle School vs D.M. Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 309 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland Central Middle School
Cleveland · Public middle · Grades 7–8
423 students
D.M. Smith Elementary
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
233 students
| Measure | Cleveland Central Middle School Cleveland, Mississippi | D.M. Smith Elementary Cleveland, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 181 | #382 of 427 |
| National rank | #14710 of 15,369 | #48244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 423 | 233 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 16% |
| city | Cleveland | Cleveland |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.8 vs 13.6).
- •Cleveland Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 16%).
- •Cleveland Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 12%).
- •Cleveland Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •D.M. Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.9).
- •Cleveland Central Middle School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 233.
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 Cleveland Central Middle School better than D.M. Smith Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cleveland Central Middle School and D.M. Smith Elementary?
About 309 m in a straight line, between Cleveland and Cleveland in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland Central Middle School: 423. D.M. Smith Elementary: 233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland Central Middle School and D.M. Smith Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Cleveland Central Middle School is 167th of 181 and D.M. Smith Elementary is 382nd of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).