Pearl Jr High School vs St. Martin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 240 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pearl Jr High School
Pearl · Public middle · Grades 6–8
944 students
St. Martin Middle School
Ocean Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
946 students
| Measure | Pearl Jr High School Pearl, Mississippi | St. Martin Middle School Ocean Springs, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 181 | #45 of 181 |
| National rank | #7219 of 15,369 | #7075 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 944 | 946 |
| Enrollment | 944 | 946 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.9% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 54% |
| city | Pearl | Ocean Springs |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.9 vs 52.6).
- •Pearl Jr High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •St. Martin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •St. Martin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.9% vs 70.9%).
- •Pearl Jr High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.6).
- •St. Martin Middle School is the larger school with 946 students compared with 944.
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 Pearl Jr High School better than St. Martin Middle School?
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 Pearl Jr High School and St. Martin Middle School?
About 240 km in a straight line, between Pearl and Ocean Springs in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pearl Jr High School: 944. St. Martin Middle School: 946. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pearl Jr High School and St. Martin Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Pearl Jr High School is 46th of 181 and St. Martin Middle School is 45th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).