Gulfport Central Middle vs West Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 135 m 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
West Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | Gulfport Central Middle Gulfport, Mississippi | West Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 181 | #244 of 427 |
| National rank | #11965 of 15,369 | #35173 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 568 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Gulfport | Gulfport |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.2 vs 29.8).
- •West Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •West Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •West Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.8%).
- •Gulfport Central Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.9).
- •Gulfport Central Middle is the larger school with 568 students compared with 492.
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 West Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Elementary ranks higher (35.2 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 West Elementary?
About 135 m in a straight line, between Gulfport and Gulfport in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulfport Central Middle: 568. West Elementary: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulfport Central Middle and West Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Gulfport Central Middle is 104th of 181 and West Elementary is 244th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).