Hawkins Middle School vs Milam Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 223 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
Milam Elementary School
Tupelo · Public middle · Grades 6–6
456 students
| Measure | Hawkins Middle School Forest, Mississippi | Milam Elementary School Tupelo, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 181 | #37 of 181 |
| National rank | #13047 of 15,369 | #6394 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 460 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.9% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 64% |
| city | Forest | Tupelo |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Milam Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 23.9).
- •Milam Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 30%).
- •Milam Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •Milam Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 83.9%).
- •Milam Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.9).
- •Hawkins Middle School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 456.
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 Milam Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Milam Elementary School ranks higher (55.8 vs 23.9 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 Middle School and Milam Elementary School?
About 223 km in a straight line, between Forest and Tupelo in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawkins Middle School: 460. Milam Elementary School: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawkins Middle School and Milam Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Hawkins Middle School is 127th of 181 and Milam Elementary School is 37th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).