Neshoba Central Middle School vs Petal Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 158 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neshoba Central Middle School
Philadelphia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
645 students
Petal Middle School
Petal · Public middle · Grades 7–8
645 students
| Measure | Neshoba Central Middle School Philadelphia, Mississippi | Petal Middle School Petal, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #51 of 181 | #8 of 181 |
| National rank | #7503 of 15,369 | #3146 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 645 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 78% |
| city | Philadelphia | Petal |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Petal Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 50.7).
- •Petal Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 54%).
- •Petal Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 41%).
- •Petal Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 70.2%).
- •Neshoba Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.9).
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 Neshoba Central Middle School better than Petal Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Petal Middle School ranks higher (70.9 vs 50.7 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 Neshoba Central Middle School and Petal Middle School?
About 158 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Petal in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neshoba Central Middle School: 645. Petal Middle School: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neshoba Central Middle School and Petal Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Neshoba Central Middle School is 51st of 181 and Petal Middle School is 8th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).