Powell Middle School vs Smilow Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Powell Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
Smilow Prep
Jackson · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
521 students
| Measure | Powell Middle School Jackson, Mississippi | Smilow Prep Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 181 | #177 of 181 |
| National rank | #14787 of 15,369 | #14979 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 704 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 6% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 29% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Powell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.3 vs 11.4).
- •Smilow Prep does better on math proficiency (29% vs 9%).
- •Smilow Prep does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 6%).
- •Powell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 99.8%).
- •Powell Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 20.0).
- •Powell Middle School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 521.
- •Powell Middle School is a public school while Smilow Prep is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Powell Middle School better than Smilow Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Powell Middle School ranks higher (13.3 vs 11.4 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 Powell Middle School and Smilow Prep?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Powell Middle School: 704. Smilow Prep: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Powell Middle School and Smilow Prep rank in Mississippi?
Powell Middle School is 171st of 181 and Smilow Prep is 177th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).