Petal Middle School vs Petal Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Petal Middle School
Petal · Public middle · Grades 7–8
645 students
Petal Primary School
Petal · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
1,016 students
| Measure | Petal Middle School Petal, Mississippi | Petal Primary School Petal, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 181 | #116 of 427 |
| National rank | #3146 of 15,369 | #23628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 645 | 1,016 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 1,016 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | – |
| Math proficiency | 78% | – |
| city | Petal | Petal |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Petal Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 52.2).
- •Petal Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 63.7%).
- •Petal Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.7).
- •Petal Primary School is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 645.
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 Middle School better than Petal Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Petal Middle School ranks higher (70.9 vs 52.2 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 Petal Middle School and Petal Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Petal and Petal in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Petal Middle School: 645. Petal Primary School: 1,016. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Petal Middle School and Petal Primary School rank in Mississippi?
Petal Middle School is 8th of 181 and Petal Primary School is 116th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).