DeSoto Central Middle School vs Northwest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 287 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeSoto Central Middle School
Southaven · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,388 students
Northwest Middle School
Flowood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,352 students
| Measure | DeSoto Central Middle School Southaven, Mississippi | Northwest Middle School Flowood, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #15 of 181 | #5 of 181 |
| National rank | #3890 of 15,369 | #2856 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,388 | 1,352 |
| Enrollment | 1,388 | 1,352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 66% |
| city | Southaven | Flowood |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 67.5).
- •DeSoto Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 66%).
- •DeSoto Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 53%).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 41.9%).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.6).
- •DeSoto Central Middle School is the larger school with 1,388 students compared with 1,352.
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 DeSoto Central Middle School better than Northwest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Middle School ranks higher (72.4 vs 67.5 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 DeSoto Central Middle School and Northwest Middle School?
About 287 km in a straight line, between Southaven and Flowood in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeSoto Central Middle School: 1,388. Northwest Middle School: 1,352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeSoto Central Middle School and Northwest Middle School rank in Mississippi?
DeSoto Central Middle School is 15th of 181 and Northwest Middle School is 5th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).