Nichols Middle School vs Sr1 College Prep & STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.8 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
Sr1 College Prep & STEM Academy
Canton · Charter elementary · Grades K–2
87 students
| Measure | Nichols Middle School Canton, Mississippi | Sr1 College Prep & STEM Academy Canton, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 181 | #46 of 427 |
| National rank | #14440 of 15,369 | #14357 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 362 | 87 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 87 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 29.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | – |
| Math proficiency | 21% | – |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sr1 College Prep & STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 16.0).
- •Sr1 College Prep & STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 100%).
- •Nichols Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 29.0).
- •Nichols Middle School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 87.
- •Nichols Middle School is a public school while Sr1 College Prep & STEM Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Sr1 College Prep & STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Sr1 College Prep & STEM Academy ranks higher (65.7 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 Sr1 College Prep & STEM Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nichols Middle School: 362. Sr1 College Prep & STEM Academy: 87. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nichols Middle School and Sr1 College Prep & STEM Academy rank in Mississippi?
Nichols Middle School is 158th of 181 and Sr1 College Prep & STEM Academy is 46th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).