Jefferson Middle School vs West Marion Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Middle School
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
329 students
West Marion Middle School
Foxworth · Public middle · Grades 5–8
355 students
| Measure | Jefferson Middle School Columbia, Mississippi | West Marion Middle School Foxworth, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 181 | #145 of 181 |
| National rank | #10591 of 15,369 | #13969 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 329 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | – |
| Math proficiency | 35% | – |
| city | Columbia | Foxworth |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 18.9).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 99.2%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.1).
- •West Marion Middle School is the larger school with 355 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 Jefferson Middle School better than West Marion Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Middle School ranks higher (36.3 vs 18.9 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 Jefferson Middle School and West Marion Middle School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Foxworth in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Middle School: 329. West Marion Middle School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Middle School and West Marion Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Jefferson Middle School is 88th of 181 and West Marion Middle School is 145th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).