Highland Elementary School vs Old Town Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary School
Ridgeland · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
629 students
Old Town Middle School
Ridgeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Ridgeland, Mississippi | Old Town Middle School Ridgeland, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 427 | #71 of 181 |
| National rank | #28794 of 50,301 | #9165 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 629 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 40% |
| city | Ridgeland | Ridgeland |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 43.0).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •Old Town Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.6% vs 79%).
- •Old Town Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.7).
- •Old Town Middle School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 629.
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 Elementary School better than Old Town Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary School ranks higher (44.7 vs 43.0 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 Elementary School and Old Town Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ridgeland and Ridgeland in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 629. Old Town Middle School: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Old Town Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Highland Elementary School is 176th of 427 and Old Town Middle School is 71st of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).