Midtown Public Charter School vs Smilow Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Midtown Public Charter School
Jackson · Charter middle · Grades PK–8
420 students
Smilow Prep
Jackson · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
521 students
| Measure | Midtown Public Charter School Jackson, Mississippi | Smilow Prep Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 181 | #177 of 181 |
| National rank | #14784 of 15,369 | #14979 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 420 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 29% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Midtown Public Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.3 vs 11.4).
- •Smilow Prep does better on math proficiency (29% vs 15%).
- •Midtown Public Charter School does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 13%).
- •Smilow Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •Midtown Public Charter School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 20.0).
- •Smilow Prep is the larger school with 521 students compared with 420.
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 Midtown Public Charter School better than Smilow Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Midtown Public Charter School ranks higher (13.3 vs 11.4 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 Midtown Public Charter School and Smilow Prep?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Midtown Public Charter School: 420. Smilow Prep: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Midtown Public Charter School and Smilow Prep rank in Mississippi?
Midtown Public Charter School is 170th of 181 and Smilow Prep is 177th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).