North Pontotoc Middle School vs O.M. McNair Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 188 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Pontotoc Middle School
Ecru · Public middle · Grades 7–8
308 students
O.M. McNair Middle School
Belzoni · Public middle · Grades 5–8
305 students
| Measure | North Pontotoc Middle School Ecru, Mississippi | O.M. McNair Middle School Belzoni, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 181 | #165 of 181 |
| National rank | #12130 of 15,369 | #14603 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 308 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 17% |
| city | Ecru | Belzoni |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Pontotoc Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 14.8).
- •North Pontotoc Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 17%).
- •North Pontotoc Middle School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 19%).
- •North Pontotoc Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 100%).
- •O.M. McNair Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.7).
- •North Pontotoc Middle School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 305.
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 Pontotoc Middle School better than O.M. McNair Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), North Pontotoc Middle School ranks higher (28.9 vs 14.8 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 Pontotoc Middle School and O.M. McNair Middle School?
About 188 km in a straight line, between Ecru and Belzoni in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Pontotoc Middle School: 308. O.M. McNair Middle School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Pontotoc Middle School and O.M. McNair Middle School rank in Mississippi?
North Pontotoc Middle School is 108th of 181 and O.M. McNair Middle School is 165th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).