28th Street Elementary vs Central Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
28th Street Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students
Central Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
| Measure | 28th Street Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi | Central Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 427 | #236 of 427 |
| National rank | #37992 of 50,301 | #34239 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 359 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 41% |
| city | Gulfport | Gulfport |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.6 vs 30.8).
- •28th Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.0).
- •Central Elementary is the larger school with 482 students compared with 359.
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 28th Street Elementary better than Central Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (36.6 vs 30.8 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 28th Street Elementary and Central Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Gulfport and Gulfport in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
28th Street Elementary: 359. Central Elementary: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do 28th Street Elementary and Central Elementary rank in Mississippi?
28th Street Elementary is 270th of 427 and Central Elementary is 236th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).