Lipsey Middle School vs Orange Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 180 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lipsey Middle School
Brookhaven · Public middle · Grades 5–6
341 students
Orange Grove Elementary
Gulfport · Public middle · Grades 4–6
346 students
| Measure | Lipsey Middle School Brookhaven, Mississippi | Orange Grove Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 181 | #75 of 181 |
| National rank | #12086 of 15,369 | #9467 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 341 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 44% |
| city | Brookhaven | Gulfport |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 29.1).
- •Orange Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •Orange Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Orange Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.9% vs 77.4%).
- •Lipsey Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 17.3).
- •Orange Grove Elementary is the larger school with 346 students compared with 341.
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 Lipsey Middle School better than Orange Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orange Grove Elementary ranks higher (41.6 vs 29.1 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 Lipsey Middle School and Orange Grove Elementary?
About 180 km in a straight line, between Brookhaven and Gulfport in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lipsey Middle School: 341. Orange Grove Elementary: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lipsey Middle School and Orange Grove Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Lipsey Middle School is 107th of 181 and Orange Grove Elementary is 75th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).