Petal Elementary 3-4 vs Petal Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Petal Elementary 3-4
Petal · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
636 students
Petal Middle School
Petal · Public middle · Grades 7–8
645 students
| Measure | Petal Elementary 3-4 Petal, Mississippi | Petal Middle School Petal, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #23 of 427 | #8 of 181 |
| National rank | #9196 of 50,301 | #3146 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 636 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 636 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 78% |
| city | Petal | Petal |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Petal Elementary 3-4 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 70.9).
- •Petal Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •Petal Elementary 3-4 does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 60%).
- •Petal Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 60.1%).
- •Petal Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.5).
- •Petal Middle School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 636.
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 Petal Elementary 3-4 better than Petal Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Petal Elementary 3-4 ranks higher (73.1 vs 70.9 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 Petal Elementary 3-4 and Petal Middle School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Petal and Petal in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Petal Elementary 3-4: 636. Petal Middle School: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Petal Elementary 3-4 and Petal Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Petal Elementary 3-4 is 23rd of 427 and Petal Middle School is 8th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).