Petal Middle School vs Petal Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.3 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 Upper Elementary
Petal · Public middle · Grades 5–6
632 students
| Measure | Petal Middle School Petal, Mississippi | Petal Upper Elementary Petal, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #8 of 181 | #6 of 181 |
| National rank | #3146 of 15,369 | #3027 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 645 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 78% |
| city | Petal | Petal |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.9 vs 71.5).
- •Petal Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 59%).
- •Petal Upper Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59% vs 60%).
- •Petal Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.9).
- •Petal Middle School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 632.
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 Upper Elementary?
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 Petal Middle School and Petal Upper Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Petal and Petal in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Petal Middle School: 645. Petal Upper Elementary: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Petal Middle School and Petal Upper Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Petal Middle School is 8th of 181 and Petal Upper Elementary is 6th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).