Highland Bluff Elementary vs Northwest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.6 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 Middle School
Flowood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,352 students
| Measure | Highland Bluff Elementary Brandon, Mississippi | Northwest Middle School Flowood, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #11 of 427 | #5 of 181 |
| National rank | #6753 of 50,301 | #2856 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 491 | 1,352 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 1,352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 66% |
| city | Brandon | Flowood |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Bluff Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 72.4).
- •Highland Bluff Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 66%).
- •Highland Bluff Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 53%).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 40.3%).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.6).
- •Northwest Middle School is the larger school with 1,352 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Bluff Elementary ranks higher (76.9 vs 72.4 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 Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Flowood in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Bluff Elementary: 491. Northwest Middle School: 1,352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Bluff Elementary and Northwest Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Highland Bluff Elementary is 11th of 427 and Northwest Middle School is 5th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).