Northwest High School vs Southaven High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 291 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
Southaven High School
Southaven · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,876 students
| Measure | Northwest High School Flowood, Mississippi | Southaven High School Southaven, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 197 | #75 of 197 |
| National rank | #5490 of 16,910 | #10137 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 1,855 | 1,876 |
| Enrollment | 1,855 | 1,876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 55% |
| city | Flowood | Southaven |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 43.3).
- •Southaven High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Northwest High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Northwest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 55.5%).
- •Northwest High School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.6).
- •Southaven High School is the larger school with 1,876 students compared with 1,855.
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 Southaven High School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest High School ranks higher (61.3 vs 43.3 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 Southaven High School?
About 291 km in a straight line, between Flowood and Southaven in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest High School: 1,855. Southaven High School: 1,876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest High School and Southaven High School rank in Mississippi?
Northwest High School is 24th of 197 and Southaven High School is 75th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).