Gulfport Central Middle vs Vancleave Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 44 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
Vancleave Middle School
Vancleave · Public middle · Grades 6–8
562 students
| Measure | Gulfport Central Middle Gulfport, Mississippi | Vancleave Middle School Vancleave, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 181 | #29 of 181 |
| National rank | #11965 of 15,369 | #5602 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 568 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 59% |
| city | Gulfport | Vancleave |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vancleave Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 29.8).
- •Vancleave Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 37%).
- •Vancleave Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 29%).
- •Vancleave Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 99.8%).
- •Gulfport Central Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.7).
- •Gulfport Central Middle is the larger school with 568 students compared with 562.
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 Vancleave Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Vancleave Middle School ranks higher (59.5 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 Vancleave Middle School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Gulfport and Vancleave in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulfport Central Middle: 568. Vancleave Middle School: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulfport Central Middle and Vancleave Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Gulfport Central Middle is 104th of 181 and Vancleave Middle School is 29th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).