A.W. James Elementary vs Ruleville Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 9.0 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 Middle School
Ruleville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
131 students
| Measure | A.W. James Elementary Drew, Mississippi | Ruleville Middle School Ruleville, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 427 | #161 of 181 |
| National rank | #39304 of 50,301 | #14476 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 219 | 131 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Drew | Ruleville |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A.W. James Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.8 vs 15.7).
- •A.W. James Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •A.W. James Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Ruleville Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.9).
- •A.W. James Elementary is the larger school with 219 students compared with 131.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), A.W. James Elementary ranks higher (28.8 vs 15.7 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 Middle School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Drew and Ruleville in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A.W. James Elementary: 219. Ruleville Middle School: 131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A.W. James Elementary and Ruleville Middle School rank in Mississippi?
A.W. James Elementary is 281st of 427 and Ruleville Middle School is 161st of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).