Highland Bluff Elementary vs Northwest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.0 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 High School
Flowood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,855 students
| Measure | Highland Bluff Elementary Brandon, Mississippi | Northwest High School Flowood, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 427 | #24 of 197 |
| National rank | #6753 of 50,301 | #5490 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 491 | 1,855 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 1,855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 50% |
| city | Brandon | Flowood |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Bluff Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 61.3).
- •Highland Bluff Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 50%).
- •Highland Bluff Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 54%).
- •Northwest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 40.3%).
- •Highland Bluff Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.0).
- •Northwest High School is the larger school with 1,855 students compared with 491.
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 High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Bluff Elementary ranks higher (76.9 vs 61.3 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 High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Flowood in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Bluff Elementary: 491. Northwest High School: 1,855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Bluff Elementary and Northwest High School rank in Mississippi?
Highland Bluff Elementary is 11th of 427 and Northwest High School is 24th of 197 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).