Northwest Elementary vs Northwest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 317 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Elementary
Flowood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
Northwest Middle School
Flowood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,352 students
| Measure | Northwest Elementary Flowood, Mississippi | Northwest Middle School Flowood, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #18 of 427 | #5 of 181 |
| National rank | #8275 of 50,301 | #2856 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 477 | 1,352 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 1,352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 66% |
| city | Flowood | Flowood |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 72.4).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Northwest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 53%).
- •Northwest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 38.2%).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.6).
- •Northwest Middle School is the larger school with 1,352 students compared with 477.
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 Northwest Elementary better than Northwest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Elementary ranks higher (74.5 vs 72.4 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 Northwest Elementary and Northwest Middle School?
About 317 m in a straight line, between Flowood and Flowood in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Elementary: 477. Northwest Middle School: 1,352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Elementary and Northwest Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Northwest Elementary is 18th of 427 and Northwest Middle School is 5th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).