Fifth Street School vs Purvis Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 284 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fifth Street School
West Point · Public middle · Grades 5–7
440 students
Purvis Middle School
Purvis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
447 students
| Measure | Fifth Street School West Point, Mississippi | Purvis Middle School Purvis, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 181 | #47 of 181 |
| National rank | #9888 of 15,369 | #7265 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 440 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 54% |
| city | West Point | Purvis |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Purvis Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 39.7).
- •Purvis Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 46%).
- •Purvis Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 29%).
- •Purvis Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 85.2%).
- •Fifth Street School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.9).
- •Purvis Middle School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 440.
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 Fifth Street School better than Purvis Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Purvis Middle School ranks higher (51.7 vs 39.7 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 Fifth Street School and Purvis Middle School?
About 284 km in a straight line, between West Point and Purvis in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fifth Street School: 440. Purvis Middle School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fifth Street School and Purvis Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Fifth Street School is 80th of 181 and Purvis Middle School is 47th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).