Ocean Springs Middle School vs Ocean Springs Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ocean Springs Middle School
Ocean Springs · Public middle · Grades 7–8
899 students
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary
Ocean Springs · Public middle · Grades 4–6
1,284 students
| Measure | Ocean Springs Middle School Ocean Springs, Mississippi | Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Ocean Springs, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #9 of 181 | #10 of 181 |
| National rank | #3194 of 15,369 | #3264 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 899 | 1,284 |
| Enrollment | 899 | 1,284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 64% |
| city | Ocean Springs | Ocean Springs |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.7 vs 70.4).
- •Ocean Springs Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 64%).
- •Ocean Springs Upper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Ocean Springs Upper Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 39.4%).
- •Ocean Springs Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.6).
- •Ocean Springs Upper Elementary is the larger school with 1,284 students compared with 899.
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 Ocean Springs Middle School better than Ocean Springs Upper Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ocean Springs Middle School and Ocean Springs Upper Elementary?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Ocean Springs and Ocean Springs in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ocean Springs Middle School: 899. Ocean Springs Upper Elementary: 1,284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ocean Springs Middle School and Ocean Springs Upper Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Ocean Springs Middle School is 9th of 181 and Ocean Springs Upper Elementary is 10th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).