Higgins Middle School vs Quitman Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 185 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
Quitman Junior High School
Quitman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
288 students
| Measure | Higgins Middle School McComb, Mississippi | Quitman Junior High School Quitman, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 181 | #146 of 181 |
| National rank | #13104 of 15,369 | #13979 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 287 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| city | McComb | Quitman |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Higgins Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.6 vs 18.8).
- •Quitman Junior High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Quitman Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 21%).
- •Quitman Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.3% vs 100%).
- •Higgins Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 20.6).
- •Quitman Junior High School is the larger school with 288 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 Quitman Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Higgins Middle School ranks higher (23.6 vs 18.8 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 Quitman Junior High School?
About 185 km in a straight line, between McComb and Quitman in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Higgins Middle School: 287. Quitman Junior High School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Higgins Middle School and Quitman Junior High School rank in Mississippi?
Higgins Middle School is 129th of 181 and Quitman Junior High School is 146th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).