Houston Middle School vs Houston Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston Middle School
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
352 students
Houston Upper Elementary
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
387 students
| Measure | Houston Middle School Houston, Mississippi | Houston Upper Elementary Houston, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 181 | #180 of 427 |
| National rank | #8404 of 15,369 | #28996 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 352 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 44.4).
- •Houston Upper Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.8% vs 78.4%).
- •Houston Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.3).
- •Houston Upper Elementary is the larger school with 387 students compared with 352.
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 Houston Middle School better than Houston Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Houston Middle School ranks higher (46.5 vs 44.4 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 Houston Middle School and Houston Upper Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston Middle School: 352. Houston Upper Elementary: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston Middle School and Houston Upper Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Houston Middle School is 62nd of 181 and Houston Upper Elementary is 180th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).