Powell Middle School vs Walton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.5 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
Walton Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
457 students
| Measure | Powell Middle School Jackson, Mississippi | Walton Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 181 | #393 of 427 |
| National rank | #14787 of 15,369 | #48780 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 704 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 6% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 22% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Powell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.3 vs 12.3).
- •Walton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 9%).
- •Walton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 6%).
- •Powell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •Powell Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.9).
- •Powell Middle School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 457.
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 Walton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Powell Middle School ranks higher (13.3 vs 12.3 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 Walton Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Powell Middle School: 704. Walton Elementary School: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Powell Middle School and Walton Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Powell Middle School is 171st of 181 and Walton Elementary School is 393rd of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).