Hawkins Elementary vs Petal Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 4.2 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
Petal Middle School
Petal · Public middle · Grades 7–8
645 students
| Measure | Hawkins Elementary Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Petal Middle School Petal, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #271 of 427 | #8 of 181 |
| National rank | #38009 of 50,301 | #3146 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 283 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 78% |
| city | Hattiesburg | Petal |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Petal Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 30.8).
- •Petal Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 42%).
- •Petal Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 32%).
- •Petal Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 99.6%).
- •Hawkins Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.9).
- •Petal Middle School is the larger school with 645 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 Petal Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Petal Middle School ranks higher (70.9 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 Petal Middle School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Hattiesburg and Petal in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawkins Elementary: 283. Petal Middle School: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawkins Elementary and Petal Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Hawkins Elementary is 271st of 427 and Petal Middle School is 8th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).