Murrah High School vs Northside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murrah High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,259 students
Northside Elementary
Pearl · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
665 students
| Measure | Murrah High School Jackson, Mississippi | Northside Elementary Pearl, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 197 | #87 of 427 |
| National rank | #15872 of 16,910 | #19942 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 1,259 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 1,259 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 69.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 62% |
| city | Jackson | Pearl |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 16.4).
- •Northside Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 7%).
- •Northside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 38%).
- •Northside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.6% vs 99.9%).
- •Murrah High School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.6).
- •Murrah High School is the larger school with 1,259 students compared with 665.
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 Murrah High School better than Northside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northside Elementary ranks higher (57.5 vs 16.4 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 Murrah High School and Northside Elementary?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Pearl in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murrah High School: 1,259. Northside Elementary: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murrah High School and Northside Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Murrah High School is 172nd of 197 and Northside Elementary is 87th of 427 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).