New Albany Middle School vs Picayune Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 445 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
Picayune Junior High School
Picayune · Public middle · Grades 7–8
465 students
| Measure | New Albany Middle School New Albany, Mississippi | Picayune Junior High School Picayune, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 181 | #78 of 181 |
| National rank | #6395 of 15,369 | #9753 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 470 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 49% |
| city | New Albany | Picayune |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Albany Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 40.3).
- •New Albany Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •New Albany Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •New Albany Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 69%).
- •New Albany Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.2).
- •New Albany Middle School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 465.
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 Picayune Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Albany Middle School ranks higher (55.8 vs 40.3 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 Picayune Junior High School?
About 445 km in a straight line, between New Albany and Picayune in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Albany Middle School: 470. Picayune Junior High School: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Albany Middle School and Picayune Junior High School rank in Mississippi?
New Albany Middle School is 38th of 181 and Picayune Junior High School is 78th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).