Horn Lake Elementary School vs Southaven Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horn Lake Elementary School
Horn Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
520 students
Southaven Middle School
Southaven · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,423 students
| Measure | Horn Lake Elementary School Horn Lake, Mississippi | Southaven Middle School Southaven, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 427 | #84 of 181 |
| National rank | #37278 of 50,301 | #10225 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 520 | 1,423 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 1,423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.9% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 30% |
| Math proficiency | – | 48% |
| city | Horn Lake | Southaven |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southaven Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 31.9).
- •Southaven Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.5% vs 72.9%).
- •Southaven Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.3).
- •Southaven Middle School is the larger school with 1,423 students compared with 520.
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 Horn Lake Elementary School better than Southaven Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southaven Middle School ranks higher (38.3 vs 31.9 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 Horn Lake Elementary School and Southaven Middle School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Horn Lake and Southaven in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horn Lake Elementary School: 520. Southaven Middle School: 1,423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horn Lake Elementary School and Southaven Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Horn Lake Elementary School is 265th of 427 and Southaven Middle School is 84th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).