Iuka Middle School vs Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 423 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iuka Middle School
Iuka · Public middle · Grades 5–8
333 students
Jefferson Middle School
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
329 students
| Measure | Iuka Middle School Iuka, Mississippi | Jefferson Middle School Columbia, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 181 | #88 of 181 |
| National rank | #7364 of 15,369 | #10591 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 333 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 35% |
| city | Iuka | Columbia |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Iuka Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 36.3).
- •Iuka Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 35%).
- •Iuka Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Iuka Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 72%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.3).
- •Iuka Middle School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 329.
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 Iuka Middle School better than Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Iuka Middle School ranks higher (51.3 vs 36.3 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 Iuka Middle School and Jefferson Middle School?
About 423 km in a straight line, between Iuka and Columbia in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iuka Middle School: 333. Jefferson Middle School: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iuka Middle School and Jefferson Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Iuka Middle School is 49th of 181 and Jefferson Middle School is 88th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).