Northwest Middle School vs Poplar Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Middle School
Meridian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students
Poplar Springs Elementary
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students
| Measure | Northwest Middle School Meridian, Mississippi | Poplar Springs Elementary Meridian, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 181 | #187 of 427 |
| National rank | #14037 of 15,369 | #30113 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 484 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 57% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poplar Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 18.4).
- •Poplar Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 24%).
- •Poplar Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 20%).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.0).
- •Northwest Middle School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 405.
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 Poplar Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Poplar Springs Elementary ranks higher (42.8 vs 18.4 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 Poplar Springs Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Middle School: 484. Poplar Springs Elementary: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Middle School and Poplar Springs Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Northwest Middle School is 148th of 181 and Poplar Springs Elementary is 187th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).