Cleveland Central Middle School vs Lafayette Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 131 km 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
Lafayette Middle School
Oxford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
420 students
| Measure | Cleveland Central Middle School Cleveland, Mississippi | Lafayette Middle School Oxford, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 181 | #20 of 181 |
| National rank | #14710 of 15,369 | #4493 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 423 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 63% |
| city | Cleveland | Oxford |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 13.8).
- •Lafayette Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 23%).
- •Lafayette Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 24%).
- •Lafayette Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Lafayette Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 16.9).
- •Cleveland Central Middle School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 420.
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 Lafayette Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette Middle School ranks higher (64.5 vs 13.8 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 Cleveland Central Middle School and Lafayette Middle School?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and Oxford in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland Central Middle School: 423. Lafayette Middle School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland Central Middle School and Lafayette Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Cleveland Central Middle School is 167th of 181 and Lafayette Middle School is 20th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).