Higgins Middle School vs Summit Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.7 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
Summit Elementary School
Summit · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
200 students
| Measure | Higgins Middle School McComb, Mississippi | Summit Elementary School Summit, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 181 | #317 of 427 |
| National rank | #13104 of 15,369 | #43490 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 287 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 42% |
| city | McComb | Summit |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Higgins Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.6 vs 22.2).
- •Summit Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Summit Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Higgins Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 16.7).
- •Higgins Middle School is the larger school with 287 students compared with 200.
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 Summit Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Higgins Middle School ranks higher (23.6 vs 22.2 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 Summit Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between McComb and Summit in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Higgins Middle School: 287. Summit Elementary School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Higgins Middle School and Summit Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Higgins Middle School is 129th of 181 and Summit Elementary School is 317th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).