Gulfport Central Middle vs Harper McCaughan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gulfport Central Middle
Gulfport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
Harper McCaughan Elementary
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 4–6
622 students
| Measure | Gulfport Central Middle Gulfport, Mississippi | Harper McCaughan Elementary Long Beach, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 181 | #30 of 181 |
| National rank | #11965 of 15,369 | #5615 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 568 | 622 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 622 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 56% |
| city | Gulfport | Long Beach |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harper McCaughan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 29.8).
- •Harper McCaughan Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Harper McCaughan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 29%).
- •Harper McCaughan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 99.8%).
- •Gulfport Central Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.1).
- •Harper McCaughan Elementary is the larger school with 622 students compared with 568.
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 Gulfport Central Middle better than Harper McCaughan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harper McCaughan Elementary ranks higher (59.4 vs 29.8 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 Gulfport Central Middle and Harper McCaughan Elementary?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Gulfport and Long Beach in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulfport Central Middle: 568. Harper McCaughan Elementary: 622. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulfport Central Middle and Harper McCaughan Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Gulfport Central Middle is 104th of 181 and Harper McCaughan Elementary is 30th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).