Okolona Middle School vs Shannon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Okolona Middle School
Okolona · Public middle · Grades 6–8
125 students
Shannon Middle School
Shannon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
190 students
| Measure | Okolona Middle School Okolona, Mississippi | Shannon Middle School Shannon, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 181 | #92 of 181 |
| National rank | #12516 of 15,369 | #11113 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 125 | 190 |
| Enrollment | 125 | 190 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Okolona | Shannon |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shannon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 26.9).
- •Shannon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Shannon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 100%).
- •Shannon Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.4).
- •Shannon Middle School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 125.
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 Okolona Middle School better than Shannon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Shannon Middle School ranks higher (33.9 vs 26.9 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 Okolona Middle School and Shannon Middle School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Okolona and Shannon in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Okolona Middle School: 125. Shannon Middle School: 190. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Okolona Middle School and Shannon Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Okolona Middle School is 113th of 181 and Shannon Middle School is 92nd of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).