Purvis Middle School vs Woolfolk Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 213 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Purvis Middle School
Purvis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
447 students
Woolfolk Middle School
Yazoo City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
449 students
| Measure | Purvis Middle School Purvis, Mississippi | Woolfolk Middle School Yazoo City, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #47 of 181 | #181 of 181 |
| National rank | #7265 of 15,369 | #15336 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 447 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 44.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 13% |
| city | Purvis | Yazoo City |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Purvis Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 3.8).
- •Purvis Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 13%).
- •Purvis Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 11%).
- •Purvis Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 99.3%).
- •Purvis Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 44.9).
- •Woolfolk Middle School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 447.
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 Purvis Middle School better than Woolfolk Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Purvis Middle School ranks higher (51.7 vs 3.8 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 Purvis Middle School and Woolfolk Middle School?
About 213 km in a straight line, between Purvis and Yazoo City in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Purvis Middle School: 447. Woolfolk Middle School: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Purvis Middle School and Woolfolk Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Purvis Middle School is 47th of 181 and Woolfolk Middle School is 181st of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).