Magnolia Middle School vs William M Colmer Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magnolia Middle School
Moss Point · Public middle · Grades 6–8
359 students
William M Colmer Middle
Pascagoula · Public middle · Grades 7–8
532 students
| Measure | Magnolia Middle School Moss Point, Mississippi | William M Colmer Middle Pascagoula, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 181 | #77 of 181 |
| National rank | #14512 of 15,369 | #9677 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 359 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 43% |
| city | Moss Point | Pascagoula |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William M Colmer Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 15.4).
- •William M Colmer Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 22%).
- •William M Colmer Middle does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 17%).
- •William M Colmer Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.1% vs 100%).
- •William M Colmer Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.8).
- •William M Colmer Middle is the larger school with 532 students compared with 359.
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 William M Colmer Middle?
On the Success Index (US), William M Colmer Middle ranks higher (40.7 vs 15.4 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 William M Colmer Middle?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Moss Point and Pascagoula in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magnolia Middle School: 359. William M Colmer Middle: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magnolia Middle School and William M Colmer Middle rank in Mississippi?
Magnolia Middle School is 162nd of 181 and William M Colmer Middle is 77th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).