Northside Elementary vs Pearl Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northside Elementary
Pearl · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
665 students
Pearl Jr High School
Pearl · Public middle · Grades 6–8
944 students
| Measure | Northside Elementary Pearl, Mississippi | Pearl Jr High School Pearl, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 427 | #46 of 181 |
| National rank | #19942 of 50,301 | #7219 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 665 | 944 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 944 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 70.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| city | Pearl | Pearl |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 51.9).
- •Northside Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Northside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 44%).
- •Northside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.6% vs 70.9%).
- •Pearl Jr High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.6).
- •Pearl Jr High School is the larger school with 944 students compared with 665.
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 Northside Elementary better than Pearl Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Northside Elementary ranks higher (57.5 vs 51.9 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 Northside Elementary and Pearl Jr High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Pearl and Pearl in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northside Elementary: 665. Pearl Jr High School: 944. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northside Elementary and Pearl Jr High School rank in Mississippi?
Northside Elementary is 87th of 427 and Pearl Jr High School is 46th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).