Magnolia Middle School vs Northwest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magnolia Middle School
Meridian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
440 students
Northwest Middle School
Meridian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students
| Measure | Magnolia Middle School Meridian, Mississippi | Northwest Middle School Meridian, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 181 | #148 of 181 |
| National rank | #13214 of 15,369 | #14037 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 440 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 24% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magnolia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 18.4).
- •Magnolia Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 24%).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 19%).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.3).
- •Northwest Middle School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 440.
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 Magnolia Middle School better than Northwest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Magnolia Middle School ranks higher (23.1 vs 18.4 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 Magnolia Middle School and Northwest Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magnolia Middle School: 440. Northwest Middle School: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magnolia Middle School and Northwest Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Magnolia Middle School is 132nd of 181 and Northwest Middle School is 148th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).