East Central Middle School vs West Lauderdale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 210 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Central Middle School
Moss Point · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students
West Lauderdale Middle School
Collinsville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
537 students
| Measure | East Central Middle School Moss Point, Mississippi | West Lauderdale Middle School Collinsville, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 181 | #31 of 181 |
| National rank | #4725 of 15,369 | #5643 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 541 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 39.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 55% |
| city | Moss Point | Collinsville |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 59.3).
- •East Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 55%).
- •East Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •West Lauderdale Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 53%).
- •West Lauderdale Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.2).
- •East Central Middle School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 537.
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 East Central Middle School better than West Lauderdale Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), East Central Middle School ranks higher (63.4 vs 59.3 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 East Central Middle School and West Lauderdale Middle School?
About 210 km in a straight line, between Moss Point and Collinsville in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Central Middle School: 541. West Lauderdale Middle School: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Central Middle School and West Lauderdale Middle School rank in Mississippi?
East Central Middle School is 22nd of 181 and West Lauderdale Middle School is 31st of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).