Huey L Porter Middle vs Nichols Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huey L Porter Middle
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
356 students
Nichols Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
362 students
| Measure | Huey L Porter Middle Canton, Mississippi | Nichols Middle School Canton, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 181 | #158 of 181 |
| National rank | #13014 of 15,369 | #14440 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 356 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 21% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Huey L Porter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.1 vs 16.0).
- •Huey L Porter Middle does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Huey L Porter Middle does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 14%).
- •Nichols Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.2).
- •Nichols Middle School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 356.
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 Huey L Porter Middle better than Nichols Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Huey L Porter Middle ranks higher (24.1 vs 16.0 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 Huey L Porter Middle and Nichols Middle School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Huey L Porter Middle: 356. Nichols Middle School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Huey L Porter Middle and Nichols Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Huey L Porter Middle is 125th of 181 and Nichols Middle School is 158th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).