Luther Branson Elementary vs Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Luther Branson Elementary
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
151 students
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
124 students
| Measure | Luther Branson Elementary Canton, Mississippi | Shirley D. Simmons Middle School Canton, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 427 | #58 of 181 |
| National rank | #18342 of 50,301 | #8156 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 151 | 124 |
| Enrollment | 151 | 124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 6.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Luther Branson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 47.7).
- •Luther Branson Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Luther Branson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Shirley D. Simmons Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 95.4%).
- •Shirley D. Simmons Middle School does better on students per teacher (6.5 vs 8.4).
- •Luther Branson Elementary is the larger school with 151 students compared with 124.
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 Luther Branson Elementary better than Shirley D. Simmons Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Luther Branson Elementary ranks higher (59.8 vs 47.7 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 Luther Branson Elementary and Shirley D. Simmons Middle School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Luther Branson Elementary: 151. Shirley D. Simmons Middle School: 124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Luther Branson Elementary and Shirley D. Simmons Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Luther Branson Elementary is 78th of 427 and Shirley D. Simmons Middle School is 58th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).