Hawkins Middle School vs Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawkins Middle School
Forest · Public middle · Grades 5–8
460 students
Lake Middle School
Lake · Public middle · Grades 5–8
237 students
| Measure | Hawkins Middle School Forest, Mississippi | Lake Middle School Lake, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 181 | #124 of 181 |
| National rank | #13047 of 15,369 | #12984 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 460 | 237 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.9% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 34% |
| city | Forest | Lake |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.9 vs 24.3).
- •Lake Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 21%).
- •Hawkins Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.9% vs 98.7%).
- •Hawkins Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.2).
- •Hawkins Middle School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 237.
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 Middle School better than Lake Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hawkins Middle School and Lake Middle School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Forest and Lake in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawkins Middle School: 460. Lake Middle School: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawkins Middle School and Lake Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Hawkins Middle School is 127th of 181 and Lake Middle School is 124th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).