Morton High School vs Pelahatchie High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morton High School
Morton · Public high · Grades 9–12
476 students
Pelahatchie High School
Pelahatchie · Public high · Grades 7–12
336 students
| Measure | Morton High School Morton, Mississippi | Pelahatchie High School Pelahatchie, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 197 | #65 of 197 |
| National rank | #16113 of 16,910 | #9088 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 476 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | – | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 45% |
| city | Morton | Pelahatchie |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pelahatchie High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 14.6).
- •Pelahatchie High School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •Pelahatchie High School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Pelahatchie High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 99.4%).
- •Morton High School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 336.
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 Morton High School better than Pelahatchie High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pelahatchie High School ranks higher (47.4 vs 14.6 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 Morton High School and Pelahatchie High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Morton and Pelahatchie in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morton High School: 476. Pelahatchie High School: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morton High School and Pelahatchie High School rank in Mississippi?
Morton High School is 181st of 197 and Pelahatchie High School is 65th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).