Madison Avenue Upper vs Old Town Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Avenue Upper
Madison · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
474 students
Old Town Middle School
Ridgeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students
| Measure | Madison Avenue Upper Madison, Mississippi | Old Town Middle School Ridgeland, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 427 | #71 of 181 |
| National rank | #1901 of 50,301 | #9165 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 474 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.5% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 40% |
| city | Madison | Ridgeland |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Avenue Upper scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 43.0).
- •Madison Avenue Upper does better on math proficiency (77% vs 40%).
- •Madison Avenue Upper does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 41%).
- •Madison Avenue Upper does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 75.6%).
- •Old Town Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.8).
- •Old Town Middle School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 474.
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 Madison Avenue Upper better than Old Town Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Avenue Upper ranks higher (86.3 vs 43.0 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 Madison Avenue Upper and Old Town Middle School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Madison and Ridgeland in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Avenue Upper: 474. Old Town Middle School: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Avenue Upper and Old Town Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Madison Avenue Upper is 3rd of 427 and Old Town Middle School is 71st of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).