A.W. James Elementary vs Ruleville Central Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 8.5 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
Ruleville Central Elementary
Ruleville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
271 students
| Measure | A.W. James Elementary Drew, Mississippi | Ruleville Central Elementary Ruleville, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 427 | #327 of 427 |
| National rank | #39304 of 50,301 | #44181 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 219 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Drew | Ruleville |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A.W. James Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.8 vs 21.1).
- •A.W. James Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •A.W. James Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •A.W. James Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.1).
- •Ruleville Central Elementary is the larger school with 271 students compared with 219.
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 Ruleville Central Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), A.W. James Elementary ranks higher (28.8 vs 21.1 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 Ruleville Central Elementary?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Drew and Ruleville in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A.W. James Elementary: 219. Ruleville Central Elementary: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A.W. James Elementary and Ruleville Central Elementary rank in Mississippi?
A.W. James Elementary is 281st of 427 and Ruleville Central Elementary is 327th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).