Laurel Middle School vs Laurel Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 203 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Middle School
Laurel · Public middle · Grades 7–8
388 students
Laurel Upper Elementary
Laurel · Public middle · Grades 5–6
253 students
| Measure | Laurel Middle School Laurel, Mississippi | Laurel Upper Elementary Laurel, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 181 | #153 of 181 |
| National rank | #14973 of 15,369 | #14199 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 388 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 22% |
| city | Laurel | Laurel |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Upper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 11.4).
- •Laurel Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •Laurel Upper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •Laurel Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.9).
- •Laurel Middle School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 253.
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 Middle School better than Laurel Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Upper Elementary ranks higher (17.4 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 Middle School and Laurel Upper Elementary?
About 203 m in a straight line, between Laurel and Laurel in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Middle School: 388. Laurel Upper Elementary: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Middle School and Laurel Upper Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Laurel Middle School is 176th of 181 and Laurel Upper Elementary is 153rd of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).