North Panola Middle School vs Northwest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 240 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Panola Middle School
Como · Public middle · Grades 6–8
243 students
Northwest Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
242 students
| Measure | North Panola Middle School Como, Mississippi | Northwest Middle School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 181 | #28 of 181 |
| National rank | #11597 of 15,369 | #5576 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 243 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 68% |
| city | Como | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 31.6).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 48%).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 16%).
- •North Panola Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 100%).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.2).
- •North Panola Middle School is the larger school with 243 students compared with 242.
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 North Panola Middle School better than Northwest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Middle School ranks higher (59.6 vs 31.6 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 North Panola Middle School and Northwest Middle School?
About 240 km in a straight line, between Como and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Panola Middle School: 243. Northwest Middle School: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Panola Middle School and Northwest Middle School rank in Mississippi?
North Panola Middle School is 100th of 181 and Northwest Middle School is 28th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).