Madison Central High School vs Old Town Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Central High School
Madison · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,260 students
Old Town Middle School
Ridgeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students
| Measure | Madison Central High School Madison, Mississippi | Old Town Middle School Ridgeland, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #44 of 197 | #71 of 181 |
| National rank | #7615 of 16,910 | #9165 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,260 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.1% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 40% |
| city | Madison | Ridgeland |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 43.0).
- •Old Town Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 5%).
- •Madison Central High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 41%).
- •Madison Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 75.6%).
- •Old Town Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.3).
- •Madison Central High School is the larger school with 1,260 students compared with 693.
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 Central High School better than Old Town Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Central High School ranks higher (52.9 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 Central High School and Old Town Middle School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Madison and Ridgeland in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Central High School: 1,260. Old Town Middle School: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Central High School and Old Town Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Madison Central High School is 44th of 197 and Old Town Middle School is 71st of 181 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).