Oak Grove Elementary School vs South Side Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 186 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Paragould · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
270 students
South Side Elementary School
Bee Branch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
269 students
| Measure | Oak Grove Elementary School Paragould, Arkansas | South Side Elementary School Bee Branch, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 511 | #342 of 511 |
| National rank | #42083 of 50,301 | #34605 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 270 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Paragould | Bee Branch |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Side Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 24.4).
- •South Side Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •South Side Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •South Side Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 100%).
- •South Side Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 19.3).
- •Oak Grove Elementary School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 269.
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 Oak Grove Elementary School better than South Side Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Side Elementary School ranks higher (36.1 vs 24.4 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 Oak Grove Elementary School and South Side Elementary School?
About 186 km in a straight line, between Paragould and Bee Branch in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Grove Elementary School: 270. South Side Elementary School: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Grove Elementary School and South Side Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Oak Grove Elementary School is 430th of 511 and South Side Elementary School is 342nd of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).