Hattiesburg STEAM Academy vs Hawkins Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hattiesburg STEAM Academy
Hattiesburg · Public middle · Grades 6–6
263 students
Hawkins Elementary
Hattiesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
| Measure | Hattiesburg STEAM Academy Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Hawkins Elementary Hattiesburg, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 181 | #271 of 427 |
| National rank | #13212 of 15,369 | #38009 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 263 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Hattiesburg | Hattiesburg |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawkins Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 23.1).
- •Hawkins Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Hawkins Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Hawkins Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •Hawkins Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.8).
- •Hawkins Elementary is the larger school with 283 students compared with 263.
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 Hattiesburg STEAM Academy better than Hawkins Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hawkins Elementary ranks higher (30.8 vs 23.1 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 Hattiesburg STEAM Academy and Hawkins Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Hattiesburg and Hattiesburg in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hattiesburg STEAM Academy: 263. Hawkins Elementary: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hattiesburg STEAM Academy and Hawkins Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Hattiesburg STEAM Academy is 131st of 181 and Hawkins Elementary is 271st of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).