Guntown Middle School vs Old Town Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 262 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guntown Middle School
Guntown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
674 students
Old Town Middle School
Ridgeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students
| Measure | Guntown Middle School Guntown, Mississippi | Old Town Middle School Ridgeland, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 181 | #71 of 181 |
| National rank | #6384 of 15,369 | #9165 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 674 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 674 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 40% |
| city | Guntown | Ridgeland |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Guntown Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 43.0).
- •Guntown Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 40%).
- •Old Town Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Guntown Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 75.6%).
- •Old Town Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.3).
- •Old Town Middle School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 674.
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 Guntown Middle School better than Old Town Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Guntown Middle School ranks higher (55.8 vs 43.0 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 Guntown Middle School and Old Town Middle School?
About 262 km in a straight line, between Guntown and Ridgeland in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Guntown Middle School: 674. Old Town Middle School: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Guntown Middle School and Old Town Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Guntown Middle School is 36th of 181 and Old Town Middle School is 71st of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).