Nichols Middle School vs Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 4.0 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
Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
| Measure | Nichols Middle School Canton, Mississippi | Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences Canton, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 181 | #345 of 427 |
| National rank | #14440 of 15,369 | #45546 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 362 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 27% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 16.0).
- •Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 14%).
- •Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 100%).
- •Nichols Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.8).
- •Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences is the larger school with 378 students compared with 362.
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 Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences ranks higher (18.9 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 Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nichols Middle School: 362. Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nichols Middle School and Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences rank in Mississippi?
Nichols Middle School is 158th of 181 and Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences is 345th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).