Nichols Middle School vs Pontotoc Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 206 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nichols Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
362 students
Pontotoc Jr High School
Pontotoc · Public middle · Grades 7–8
361 students
| Measure | Nichols Middle School Canton, Mississippi | Pontotoc Jr High School Pontotoc, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 181 | #26 of 181 |
| National rank | #14440 of 15,369 | #5483 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 362 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 67% |
| city | Canton | Pontotoc |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pontotoc Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 16.0).
- •Pontotoc Jr High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 21%).
- •Pontotoc Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 14%).
- •Pontotoc Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.5% vs 100%).
- •Pontotoc Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.9).
- •Nichols Middle School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 361.
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 Nichols Middle School better than Pontotoc Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pontotoc Jr High School ranks higher (60.0 vs 16.0 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 Nichols Middle School and Pontotoc Jr High School?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Canton and Pontotoc in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nichols Middle School: 362. Pontotoc Jr High School: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nichols Middle School and Pontotoc Jr High School rank in Mississippi?
Nichols Middle School is 158th of 181 and Pontotoc Jr High School is 26th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).