Hawkins Middle School vs Ripley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 267 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
Ripley Middle School
Ripley · Public middle · Grades 5–8
459 students
| Measure | Hawkins Middle School Forest, Mississippi | Ripley Middle School Ripley, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 181 | #91 of 181 |
| National rank | #13047 of 15,369 | #10789 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 460 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.9% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 40% |
| city | Forest | Ripley |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ripley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 23.9).
- •Ripley Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 30%).
- •Ripley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 21%).
- •Ripley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 83.9%).
- •Ripley Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.9).
- •Hawkins Middle School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 459.
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 Ripley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ripley Middle School ranks higher (35.4 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 Ripley Middle School?
About 267 km in a straight line, between Forest and Ripley in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawkins Middle School: 460. Ripley Middle School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawkins Middle School and Ripley Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Hawkins Middle School is 127th of 181 and Ripley Middle School is 91st of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).