Northwest High School vs Oakdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest High School
Flowood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,855 students
Oakdale Elementary
Brandon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
566 students
| Measure | Northwest High School Flowood, Mississippi | Oakdale Elementary Brandon, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 197 | #42 of 427 |
| National rank | #5490 of 16,910 | #13661 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,855 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 1,855 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 62% |
| city | Flowood | Brandon |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 61.3).
- •Oakdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Oakdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 54%).
- •Northwest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 37.1%).
- •Oakdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.0).
- •Northwest High School is the larger school with 1,855 students compared with 566.
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 High School better than Oakdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oakdale Elementary ranks higher (66.7 vs 61.3 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 High School and Oakdale Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Flowood and Brandon in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest High School: 1,855. Oakdale Elementary: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest High School and Oakdale Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Northwest High School is 24th of 197 and Oakdale Elementary is 42nd of 427 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).