Hancock Middle School vs Ocean Springs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 66 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hancock Middle School
Kiln · Public middle · Grades 6–8
884 students
Ocean Springs Middle School
Ocean Springs · Public middle · Grades 7–8
899 students
| Measure | Hancock Middle School Kiln, Mississippi | Ocean Springs Middle School Ocean Springs, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #42 of 181 | #9 of 181 |
| National rank | #6925 of 15,369 | #3194 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 884 | 899 |
| Enrollment | 884 | 899 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | – | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 73% |
| city | Kiln | Ocean Springs |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean Springs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 53.4).
- •Ocean Springs Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Ocean Springs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Ocean Springs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 69%).
- •Ocean Springs Middle School is the larger school with 899 students compared with 884.
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 Hancock Middle School better than Ocean Springs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean Springs Middle School ranks higher (70.7 vs 53.4 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 Hancock Middle School and Ocean Springs Middle School?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Kiln and Ocean Springs in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hancock Middle School: 884. Ocean Springs Middle School: 899. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hancock Middle School and Ocean Springs Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Hancock Middle School is 42nd of 181 and Ocean Springs Middle School is 9th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).