Laurel High School vs Laurel Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel High School
Laurel · Public high · Grades 9–12
732 students
Laurel Middle School
Laurel · Public middle · Grades 7–8
388 students
| Measure | Laurel High School Laurel, Mississippi | Laurel Middle School Laurel, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 197 | #176 of 181 |
| National rank | #16054 of 16,910 | #14973 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 732 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 23% |
| city | Laurel | Laurel |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.0 vs 11.4).
- •Laurel High School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 23%).
- •Laurel Middle School does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 15%).
- •Laurel High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.9% vs 100%).
- •Laurel Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.4).
- •Laurel High School is the larger school with 732 students compared with 388.
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 Laurel High School better than Laurel Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel High School ranks higher (15.0 vs 11.4 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 Laurel High School and Laurel Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Laurel in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel High School: 732. Laurel Middle School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel High School and Laurel Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Laurel High School is 179th of 197 and Laurel Middle School is 176th of 181 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).