New Albany Middle School vs North Pontotoc Upper Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Albany Middle School
New Albany · Public middle · Grades 6–8
470 students
North Pontotoc Upper Elem
Ecru · Public middle · Grades 5–6
297 students
| Measure | New Albany Middle School New Albany, Mississippi | North Pontotoc Upper Elem Ecru, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 181 | #68 of 181 |
| National rank | #6395 of 15,369 | #8793 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 470 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | New Albany | Ecru |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Albany Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 44.7).
- •North Pontotoc Upper Elem does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •New Albany Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •New Albany Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 99%).
- •New Albany Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.6).
- •New Albany Middle School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 297.
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 New Albany Middle School better than North Pontotoc Upper Elem?
On the Success Index (US), New Albany Middle School ranks higher (55.8 vs 44.7 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 New Albany Middle School and North Pontotoc Upper Elem?
About 13 km in a straight line, between New Albany and Ecru in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Albany Middle School: 470. North Pontotoc Upper Elem: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Albany Middle School and North Pontotoc Upper Elem rank in Mississippi?
New Albany Middle School is 38th of 181 and North Pontotoc Upper Elem is 68th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).