Magnolia Middle School vs Purvis Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 154 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
Purvis Middle School
Purvis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
447 students
| Measure | Magnolia Middle School Meridian, Mississippi | Purvis Middle School Purvis, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 181 | #47 of 181 |
| National rank | #13214 of 15,369 | #7265 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 440 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 54% |
| city | Meridian | Purvis |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Purvis Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 23.1).
- •Purvis Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 36%).
- •Purvis Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 19%).
- •Purvis Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 100%).
- •Magnolia Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.9).
- •Purvis Middle School is the larger school with 447 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 Purvis Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Purvis Middle School ranks higher (51.7 vs 23.1 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 Magnolia Middle School and Purvis Middle School?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Purvis in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magnolia Middle School: 440. Purvis Middle School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magnolia Middle School and Purvis Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Magnolia Middle School is 132nd of 181 and Purvis Middle School is 47th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).