Northwest Middle School vs Ocean Springs Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 244 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
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary
Ocean Springs · Public middle · Grades 4–6
1,284 students
| Measure | Northwest Middle School Flowood, Mississippi | Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Ocean Springs, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5 of 181 | #10 of 181 |
| National rank | #2856 of 15,369 | #3264 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 1,352 | 1,284 |
| Enrollment | 1,352 | 1,284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 64% |
| city | Flowood | Ocean Springs |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 70.4).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 64%).
- •Ocean Springs Upper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.6).
- •Northwest Middle School is the larger school with 1,352 students compared with 1,284.
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 Ocean Springs Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Middle School ranks higher (72.4 vs 70.4 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 Middle School and Ocean Springs Upper Elementary?
About 244 km in a straight line, between Flowood and Ocean Springs in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Middle School: 1,352. Ocean Springs Upper Elementary: 1,284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Middle School and Ocean Springs Upper Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Northwest Middle School is 5th of 181 and Ocean Springs Upper Elementary is 10th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).