Peeples Middle School vs Wilkins Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Peeples Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students
Wilkins Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
| Measure | Peeples Middle School Jackson, Mississippi | Wilkins Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 181 | #422 of 427 |
| National rank | #14358 of 15,369 | #50115 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 541 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 16% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peeples Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.5 vs 6.2).
- •Peeples Middle School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 16%).
- •Wilkins Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 13%).
- •Wilkins Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •Peeples Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 21.7).
- •Peeples Middle School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 434.
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 Peeples Middle School better than Wilkins Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Peeples Middle School ranks higher (16.5 vs 6.2 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 Peeples Middle School and Wilkins Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Peeples Middle School: 541. Wilkins Elementary School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Peeples Middle School and Wilkins Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Peeples Middle School is 156th of 181 and Wilkins Elementary School is 422nd of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).