Higgins Middle School vs Otken Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.9 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
Otken Elementary School
McComb · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
458 students
| Measure | Higgins Middle School McComb, Mississippi | Otken Elementary School McComb, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 181 | #314 of 427 |
| National rank | #13104 of 15,369 | #43292 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 287 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 42% |
| city | McComb | McComb |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Higgins Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.6 vs 22.5).
- •Otken Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Otken Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Higgins Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.8).
- •Otken Elementary School is the larger school with 458 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 Otken Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Higgins Middle School ranks higher (23.6 vs 22.5 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 Otken Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between McComb and McComb in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Higgins Middle School: 287. Otken Elementary School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Higgins Middle School and Otken Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Higgins Middle School is 129th of 181 and Otken Elementary School is 314th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).