Johnson Elementary School vs Powell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnson Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students
Powell Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
| Measure | Johnson Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi | Powell Middle School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #413 of 427 | #171 of 181 |
| National rank | #49895 of 50,301 | #14787 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 444 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 6% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 9% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Powell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.3 vs 7.9).
- •Johnson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •Johnson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 6%).
- •Powell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •Powell Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.4).
- •Powell Middle School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 444.
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 Johnson Elementary School better than Powell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Powell Middle School ranks higher (13.3 vs 7.9 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 Johnson Elementary School and Powell Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnson Elementary School: 444. Powell Middle School: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnson Elementary School and Powell Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Johnson Elementary School is 413th of 427 and Powell Middle School is 171st of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).