Hawkins Elementary vs N R Burger Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawkins Elementary
Hattiesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
N R Burger Middle
Hattiesburg · Public middle · Grades 7–8
525 students
| Measure | Hawkins Elementary Hattiesburg, Mississippi | N R Burger Middle Hattiesburg, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #271 of 427 | #93 of 181 |
| National rank | #38009 of 50,301 | #11234 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 283 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Hattiesburg | Hattiesburg |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •N R Burger Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 30.8).
- •Hawkins Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Hawkins Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •N R Burger Middle does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.3).
- •N R Burger Middle is the larger school with 525 students compared with 283.
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 Hawkins Elementary better than N R Burger Middle?
On the Success Index (US), N R Burger Middle ranks higher (33.3 vs 30.8 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 Hawkins Elementary and N R Burger Middle?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Hattiesburg and Hattiesburg in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawkins Elementary: 283. N R Burger Middle: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawkins Elementary and N R Burger Middle rank in Mississippi?
Hawkins Elementary is 271st of 427 and N R Burger Middle is 93rd of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).