Enterprise Middle School vs W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 278 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Enterprise Middle School
Enterprise · Public middle · Grades 5–8
268 students
W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies
Clarksdale · Public middle · Grades 7–8
269 students
| Measure | Enterprise Middle School Enterprise, Mississippi | W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies Clarksdale, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 181 | #180 of 181 |
| National rank | #4206 of 15,369 | #15211 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 268 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 20% |
| city | Enterprise | Clarksdale |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Enterprise Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 8.4).
- •Enterprise Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 20%).
- •Enterprise Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 17%).
- •Enterprise Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 97%).
- •Enterprise Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 24.5).
- •W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies is the larger school with 269 students compared with 268.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Enterprise Middle School better than W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies?
On the Success Index (US), Enterprise Middle School ranks higher (65.8 vs 8.4 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 Enterprise Middle School and W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies?
About 278 km in a straight line, between Enterprise and Clarksdale in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Enterprise Middle School: 268. W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Enterprise Middle School and W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies rank in Mississippi?
Enterprise Middle School is 18th of 181 and W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies is 180th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).