A.W. James Elementary vs Drew Hunter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A.W. James Elementary
Drew · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
219 students
Drew Hunter Middle
Drew · Public middle · Grades 6–8
82 students
| Measure | A.W. James Elementary Drew, Mississippi | Drew Hunter Middle Drew, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 427 | #128 of 181 |
| National rank | #39304 of 50,301 | #13060 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 219 | 82 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 82 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Drew | Drew |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A.W. James Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.8 vs 23.8).
- •Drew Hunter Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •A.W. James Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •A.W. James Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.7).
- •A.W. James Elementary is the larger school with 219 students compared with 82.
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 A.W. James Elementary better than Drew Hunter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), A.W. James Elementary ranks higher (28.8 vs 23.8 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 A.W. James Elementary and Drew Hunter Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Drew and Drew in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A.W. James Elementary: 219. Drew Hunter Middle: 82. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A.W. James Elementary and Drew Hunter Middle rank in Mississippi?
A.W. James Elementary is 281st of 427 and Drew Hunter Middle is 128th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).