A.W. James Elementary vs Nettleton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 180 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
Nettleton Elementary School
Nettleton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
215 students
| Measure | A.W. James Elementary Drew, Mississippi | Nettleton Elementary School Nettleton, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 427 | #225 of 427 |
| National rank | #39304 of 50,301 | #33438 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 219 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 34% |
| city | Drew | Nettleton |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nettleton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 28.8).
- •A.W. James Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Nettleton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Nettleton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.3% vs 100%).
- •Nettleton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 12.9).
- •A.W. James Elementary is the larger school with 219 students compared with 215.
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 Nettleton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Nettleton Elementary School ranks higher (37.8 vs 28.8 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 Nettleton Elementary School?
About 180 km in a straight line, between Drew and Nettleton in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A.W. James Elementary: 219. Nettleton Elementary School: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A.W. James Elementary and Nettleton Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
A.W. James Elementary is 281st of 427 and Nettleton Elementary School is 225th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).