Hawkins Middle School vs Picayune Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 204 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
Picayune Junior High School
Picayune · Public middle · Grades 7–8
465 students
| Measure | Hawkins Middle School Forest, Mississippi | Picayune Junior High School Picayune, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 181 | #78 of 181 |
| National rank | #13047 of 15,369 | #9753 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 460 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.9% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 49% |
| city | Forest | Picayune |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Picayune Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 23.9).
- •Picayune Junior High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 30%).
- •Picayune Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 21%).
- •Picayune Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 83.9%).
- •Hawkins Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.2).
- •Picayune Junior High School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 460.
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 Picayune Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Picayune Junior High School ranks higher (40.3 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 Picayune Junior High School?
About 204 km in a straight line, between Forest and Picayune in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawkins Middle School: 460. Picayune Junior High School: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawkins Middle School and Picayune Junior High School rank in Mississippi?
Hawkins Middle School is 127th of 181 and Picayune Junior High School is 78th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).