Higgins Middle School vs North Pike Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Higgins Middle School
McComb · Public middle · Grades 4–6
287 students
North Pike Elementary School
Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–4
781 students
| Measure | Higgins Middle School McComb, Mississippi | North Pike Elementary School Summit, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 181 | #105 of 427 |
| National rank | #13104 of 15,369 | #22089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 287 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 70.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 61% |
| city | McComb | Summit |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Pike Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 23.6).
- •North Pike Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 31%).
- •North Pike Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 21%).
- •North Pike Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.9% vs 100%).
- •Higgins Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.6).
- •North Pike Elementary School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 287.
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 Higgins Middle School better than North Pike Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), North Pike Elementary School ranks higher (54.4 vs 23.6 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 Higgins Middle School and North Pike Elementary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between McComb and Summit in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Higgins Middle School: 287. North Pike Elementary School: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Higgins Middle School and North Pike Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Higgins Middle School is 129th of 181 and North Pike Elementary School is 105th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).