Northwest Middle School vs Oakdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Middle School
Flowood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,352 students
Oakdale Elementary
Brandon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
566 students
| Measure | Northwest Middle School Flowood, Mississippi | Oakdale Elementary Brandon, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 181 | #42 of 427 |
| National rank | #2856 of 15,369 | #13661 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,352 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 1,352 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 62% |
| city | Flowood | Brandon |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 66.7).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Oakdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 53%).
- •Oakdale 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 14.9).
- •Northwest Middle School is the larger school with 1,352 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 Middle School better than Oakdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Middle School ranks higher (72.4 vs 66.7 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 Middle School and Oakdale Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Flowood and Brandon in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Middle School: 1,352. Oakdale Elementary: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Middle School and Oakdale Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Northwest Middle School is 5th of 181 and Oakdale Elementary is 42nd of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).