Lake Cormorant Middle School vs Powell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 284 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Cormorant Middle School
Lake Cormorant · Public middle · Grades 6–8
707 students
Powell Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
| Measure | Lake Cormorant Middle School Lake Cormorant, Mississippi | Powell Middle School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 181 | #171 of 181 |
| National rank | #8937 of 15,369 | #14787 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 707 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.9% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 6% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 9% |
| city | Lake Cormorant | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Cormorant Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 13.3).
- •Lake Cormorant Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 9%).
- •Lake Cormorant Middle School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 6%).
- •Lake Cormorant Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 99.6%).
- •Powell Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.4).
- •Lake Cormorant Middle School is the larger school with 707 students compared with 704.
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 Lake Cormorant Middle School better than Powell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Cormorant Middle School ranks higher (44.0 vs 13.3 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 Lake Cormorant Middle School and Powell Middle School?
About 284 km in a straight line, between Lake Cormorant and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Cormorant Middle School: 707. Powell Middle School: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Cormorant Middle School and Powell Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Lake Cormorant Middle School is 70th of 181 and Powell Middle School is 171st of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).