Southaven Middle School vs. Olive Branch Middle School
Should I attend Southaven Middle School or Olive Branch Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Southaven Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Olive Branch Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,468 students in grades 6-8, Southaven Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 784 students in grades 6-8, Olive Branch Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,468 students
784 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#425 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#274 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
32%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
464
235
Grade 7 Students
476
273
Grade 8 Students
509
273
Ungraded Students
19
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
6%
% Black
54%
48%
% White
24%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%