Florence Middle School vs Steens Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence Middle School
Florence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
556 students
Steens Creek Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
582 students
| Measure | Florence Middle School Florence, Mississippi | Steens Creek Elementary Florence, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 181 | #137 of 427 |
| National rank | #4058 of 15,369 | #25528 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 556 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.3% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | – |
| Math proficiency | 64% | – |
| city | Florence | Florence |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florence Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 49.5).
- •Florence Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 48.5%).
- •Florence Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.1).
- •Steens Creek Elementary is the larger school with 582 students compared with 556.
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 Florence Middle School better than Steens Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Florence Middle School ranks higher (66.7 vs 49.5 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 Florence Middle School and Steens Creek Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Florence and Florence in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence Middle School: 556. Steens Creek Elementary: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence Middle School and Steens Creek Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Florence Middle School is 17th of 181 and Steens Creek Elementary is 137th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).