Highland Bluff Elementary vs Northwest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Bluff Elementary
Brandon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
Northwest Elementary
Flowood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
| Measure | Highland Bluff Elementary Brandon, Mississippi | Northwest Elementary Flowood, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #11 of 427 | #18 of 427 |
| National rank | #6753 of 50,301 | #8275 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 491 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 61% |
| city | Brandon | Flowood |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Bluff Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 74.5).
- •Highland Bluff Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 61%).
- •Northwest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 64%).
- •Northwest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 40.3%).
- •Highland Bluff Elementary is the larger school with 491 students compared with 477.
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 Highland Bluff Elementary better than Northwest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Bluff Elementary ranks higher (76.9 vs 74.5 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 Highland Bluff Elementary and Northwest Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Flowood in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Bluff Elementary: 491. Northwest Elementary: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Bluff Elementary and Northwest Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Highland Bluff Elementary is 11th of 427 and Northwest Elementary is 18th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).