Gentry High School vs Robert L Merritt Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gentry High School
Indianola · Public high · Grades 10–12
465 students
Robert L Merritt Junior High
Indianola · Public middle · Grades 7–9
341 students
| Measure | Gentry High School Indianola, Mississippi | Robert L Merritt Junior High Indianola, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #190 of 197 | #134 of 181 |
| National rank | #16378 of 16,910 | #13365 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 465 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 36% |
| city | Indianola | Indianola |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert L Merritt Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.3 vs 12.6).
- •Robert L Merritt Junior High does better on math proficiency (36% vs 7.5%).
- •Robert L Merritt Junior High does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Gentry High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.6).
- •Gentry High School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 341.
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 Gentry High School better than Robert L Merritt Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Robert L Merritt Junior High ranks higher (22.3 vs 12.6 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 Gentry High School and Robert L Merritt Junior High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Indianola and Indianola in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gentry High School: 465. Robert L Merritt Junior High: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gentry High School and Robert L Merritt Junior High rank in Mississippi?
Gentry High School is 190th of 197 and Robert L Merritt Junior High is 134th of 181 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).