Denman Junior High School vs Higgins Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denman Junior High School
McComb · Public middle · Grades 7–8
312 students
Higgins Middle School
McComb · Public middle · Grades 4–6
287 students
| Measure | Denman Junior High School McComb, Mississippi | Higgins Middle School McComb, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #136 of 181 | #129 of 181 |
| National rank | #13394 of 15,369 | #13104 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 312 | 287 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 31% |
| city | McComb | McComb |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Higgins Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.6 vs 22.1).
- •Denman Junior High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 31%).
- •Higgins Middle School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 20%).
- •Higgins Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.9).
- •Denman Junior High School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 287.
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 Denman Junior High School better than Higgins Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Higgins Middle School ranks higher (23.6 vs 22.1 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 Denman Junior High School and Higgins Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between McComb and McComb in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denman Junior High School: 312. Higgins Middle School: 287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denman Junior High School and Higgins Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Denman Junior High School is 136th of 181 and Higgins Middle School is 129th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).