Milam Elementary School vs Ripley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 56 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milam Elementary School
Tupelo · Public middle · Grades 6–6
456 students
Ripley Middle School
Ripley · Public middle · Grades 5–8
459 students
| Measure | Milam Elementary School Tupelo, Mississippi | Ripley Middle School Ripley, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #37 of 181 | #91 of 181 |
| National rank | #6394 of 15,369 | #10789 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 456 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 40% |
| city | Tupelo | Ripley |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Milam Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 35.4).
- •Milam Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 40%).
- •Milam Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Milam Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 78%).
- •Milam Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.1).
- •Ripley Middle School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 456.
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 Milam Elementary School better than Ripley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Milam Elementary School ranks higher (55.8 vs 35.4 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 Milam Elementary School and Ripley Middle School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Tupelo and Ripley in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Milam Elementary School: 456. Ripley Middle School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Milam Elementary School and Ripley Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Milam Elementary School is 37th of 181 and Ripley Middle School is 91st of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).