Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary vs Nichols Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
Nichols Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
362 students
| Measure | Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary Canton, Mississippi | Nichols Middle School Canton, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #264 of 427 | #158 of 181 |
| National rank | #36743 of 50,301 | #14440 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 366 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 21% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.8 vs 16.0).
- •Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 21%).
- •Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 14%).
- •Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 100%).
- •Nichols Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.9).
- •Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary is the larger school with 366 students compared with 362.
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 Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary better than Nichols Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary ranks higher (32.8 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 Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary and Nichols Middle School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary: 366. Nichols Middle School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary and Nichols Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary is 264th of 427 and Nichols Middle School is 158th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).