Okolona Middle School vs Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 175 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
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
124 students
| Measure | Okolona Middle School Okolona, Mississippi | Shirley D. Simmons Middle School Canton, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 181 | #58 of 181 |
| National rank | #12516 of 15,369 | #8156 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 125 | 124 |
| Enrollment | 125 | 124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 6.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Okolona | Canton |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shirley D. Simmons Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 26.9).
- •Shirley D. Simmons Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Shirley D. Simmons Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Shirley D. Simmons Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 100%).
- •Shirley D. Simmons Middle School does better on students per teacher (6.5 vs 11.4).
- •Okolona Middle School is the larger school with 125 students compared with 124.
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 Shirley D. Simmons Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Shirley D. Simmons Middle School ranks higher (47.7 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 Shirley D. Simmons Middle School?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Okolona and Canton in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Okolona Middle School: 125. Shirley D. Simmons Middle School: 124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Okolona Middle School and Shirley D. Simmons Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Okolona Middle School is 113th of 181 and Shirley D. Simmons Middle School is 58th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).