Persell Middle School vs Southwestern Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Persell Middle School
Jamestown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
373 students
Southwestern Middle School
Jamestown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
266 students
| Measure | Persell Middle School Jamestown, New York | Southwestern Middle School Jamestown, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #601 of 785 | #274 of 785 |
| National rank | #11478 of 15,369 | #5008 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 373 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 48% |
| city | Jamestown | Jamestown |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwestern Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 32.2).
- •Southwestern Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Southwestern Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 28%).
- •Southwestern Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 75.6%).
- •Persell Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.6).
- •Persell Middle School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 266.
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 Persell Middle School better than Southwestern Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwestern Middle School ranks higher (62.2 vs 32.2 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 Persell Middle School and Southwestern Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Jamestown and Jamestown in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Persell Middle School: 373. Southwestern Middle School: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Persell Middle School and Southwestern Middle School rank in New York?
Persell Middle School is 601st of 785 and Southwestern Middle School is 274th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).